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

Response cost

A loss of a specific amount of reinforcement that is contingent on a challenging behavior.

5th Edition Task List

G-16  Use positive and negative punishment (e.g., time-out, response cost, overcorrection).

6th Edition TCO

G.17. Design and evaluate positive and negative punishment (e.g., time-out, response cost, overcorrection).

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