ABA Glossary

By Dana Meller, M.A., BCBA
Edited by Tyra Sellers, J.D., Ph.D., BCBA-D
ABA Glossary by Dana Meller, M.A., BCBA, edited by Tyra Sellers, J.D., Ph.D., BCBA-D

Recovery from punishment

When the rate of the behavior increases when a punishing stimulus is discontinued, including a potential temporary increase above the original baseline levels.

H-5  Plan for possible unwanted effects when using reinforcement, extinction, and punishment procedures.

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