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Behavior Basics · 9 min read · June 9, 2026
What Is the Function of Behavior?
Every behavior does a job. Learn the four common functions of behavior, how to work out which one is at play in your home, and why it completely changes what actually works.
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Behavior Basics · 9 min read · June 9, 2026 — Every behavior does a job. Learn the four common functions and why knowing them changes what actually works.
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