Response cost should always be combined with which of the following?

Response cost is a behavioral management strategy where certain privileges or tokens are removed as a consequence for inappropriate behavior. The effectiveness of response cost is significantly enhanced when it is used in conjunction with reinforcement. By consistently pairing the removal of a privilege or token with positive reinforcement for desired behaviors, it promotes a framework in which individuals understand the consequences of their actions, while also receiving encouragement for appropriate behavior.

Reinforcement serves to increase the likelihood that desirable behaviors will be repeated, thereby creating a balanced approach to behavior management. This combination not only helps to diminish undesirable behaviors through the response cost method but also actively encourages and strengthens positive behaviors through reinforcement.

In contrast, while timeout, group work, or peer review may have their own benefits in certain contexts, they do not offer the same synergistic effect when combined with response cost as reinforcement does.