What type of intervention is primarily aimed at preventing self-injurious behaviors during class transitions?

The focus of stimulus control techniques is on manipulating environmental factors to reduce the occurrence of undesirable behaviors, such as self-injurious behaviors, during specific scenarios like class transitions. This approach establishes cues or signals in the environment that promote positive behaviors while signaling the individual to avoid negative ones. For instance, by creating a structured routine or using visual aids, educators can help students clearly understand expected behaviors during transitions, which can significantly decrease anxiety and the potential for self-injury.

This method effectively addresses the behavioral issues by modifying the context in which they occur, ensuring that the individual is less likely to engage in self-injurious behaviors during those potentially stressful times. The emphasis is on creating a supportive and predictable environment that guides the individual through transitions, thereby reducing the risks associated with self-injury. Other options may contribute to a broader support strategy but do not specifically target the environmental cues that effective stimulus control techniques leverage to manage behaviors during transitions.