Non-exclusionary time out A type of time-out procedure in which the client is kept in the time-in space but is not allowed to participate in time-in activities. 5th Edition Task ListG-16 Use positive and negative punishment (e.g., time-out, response cost, overcorrection). 6th Edition TCOG.17 Design and evaluate positive and negative punishment (e.g., time-out, response cost, overcorrection). Related Content Withdrawal of a specific positive reinforcer A non-exclusionary time-out procedure where, contingent on challenging behavior, a preferred item is taken away for a certain period of time.Time-out from positive reinforcement A punishment procedure where access to specific reinforcers is prohibited for a period of time following an occurrence of challenging behavior.Time out ribbon A non-exclusionary time-out procedure in which reinforcement is paired with a ribbon on a child’s wrist to signal the availability of reinforcement. The removal of the ribbon, contingent on challenging…Response interruption and redirection (RIRD) A positive punishment procedure that involves presenting demands, prompts, or distractions to interrupt and redirect repetitive, stereotypic, and self-injurious behaviors.Restitutional overcorrection A positive punishment overcorrection procedure where, following the occurrence of a challenging behavior, the client is required to repair the damage caused by their behavior,and engage in additional behavior to…Response block Physically intervening to interrupt and prevent a response from occurring. Hint: When the behavior is prevented from occurring by the addition of the thing that “blocks” it, it cannot occur…Response cost A loss of a specific amount of reinforcement that is contingent on a challenging behavior.Reprimand A positive punishment procedure that involves providing vocal negative or corrective feedback following the occurrence of an undesirable behavior.Planned ignoring A non-exclusionary time-out procedure where social reinforcers (e.g., attention, engagement in activities) are removed for a period of time contingent on challenging behavior.Positive practice overcorrection A positive punishment overcorrection procedure where, following the occurrence of a challenging behavior, the client is required to repeatedly perform the correct form of the behavior for a certain period…Overcorrection A positive punishment procedure where, contingent on an occurrence of the target behavior, the client is required to engage in an effortful behavior that is directly related to the target…Exclusionary time-out A type of time-out procedure in which the client is removed from the reinforcing (time-in) setting.Existing cache response cost A type of response cost procedure in which challenging behavior results in the removal of previously earned reinforcers.Contingent exercise A positive punishment procedure where a client is required to engage in a physical exercise following the occurrence of a challenging behavior.Contingent observation A non-exclusionary time-out procedure where, contingent on challenging behavior, the client is removed from the instructional setting to another part of the same room to observe the time-in setting while…Bonus response cost A type of response cost procedure in which additional non-contingent reinforcers are made available and are removed if the challenging behavior occurs.Dana Do's: Considerations for Exam Questions Related to the Use of Punishment Punishment is known to have a quick impact on behavior, but there are ethical implications which makes it very controversial. PTB founder Dana Meller offers some considerations when encountering exam questions related to punishment.Dana Do's: Response Blocking vs. Extinction Want an easy way to make the correct discrimination between response blocking and extinction? PTB co-founder Dana Meller borrows from the #starwars universe to help explain. BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Section: G-16 Use positive and negative punishment (e.g., time-out, response cost, overcorrection).ABA Terminology ➠ Battle of Aversive Titans: Positive Punishment vs. Negative Reinforcement (G-1, G-16) Given the common confusion between terms due to their association with aversive events, PTB co-founder Dana Meller clarifies the distinction between positive punishment and negative reinforcement. Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Sections G-1: Use positive and negative reinforcement; and G-16: Use positive and negative punishment (e.g., time-out, response cost, overcorrection). procedures to strengthen behavior.Breaking Down a Mock BCBA® Exam Question: Using Behavior Reduction Procedures PTB co-founder Dana Meller reviews a BCBA® mock exam question about the utilization of behavior reduction procedures to decrease challenging behavior. Included is a description of extinction, positive punishment, as well as non-contingent reinforcement. Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Sections G-14 Use reinforcement procedures to weaken behavior (e.g., DRA, FCT, DRO, DRL, NCR); G-15: Use extinction and G-16: Use positive and negative punishment (e.g., time-out, response cost, overcorrection).Breaking Down a Mock BCBA® Exam Question: Identifying Punishers & Understanding their Impact on Behavior Test your knowledge of behavior principles with PTB co-founder Dana Meller as she breaks down a BCBA® mock exam question about the concept of punishers, clarifying their true definition based on their effect on behavior. Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Sections B-6: Define and provide examples of positive and negative punishment contingencies; and G-16: Use positive and negative punishment (e.g., time-out, response cost, overcorrection).Breaking Down a BCBA® Mock Exam Question: Parameters for Using Punishment Test your knowledge of concepts & principles with PTB co-founder Dana Meller as she reviews a BCBA® mock exam question about the parameters to consider when using punishment. Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Sections B-6: Define and provide examples of positive and negative punishment contingencies, G-16: Use positive and negative punishment (e.g., time-out, response cost, overcorrection).
