ABA glossary

Contingent observation

A nonexclusionary time-out in which the person is moved to the edge of the activity, where they can still watch but cannot take part or earn reinforcement, for a short time.

Example from a session

After grabbing the ball, a child sits beside the game for 1 minute and watches the others play.

Can you spot contingent observation in a scenario?

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RBT D.5 · Behavior ReductionCarry out positive and negative punishment procedures, such as time-out
BCBA G.17 · Behavior-Change ProceduresPunishment procedures: time-out, response cost, and overcorrection

Exclusionary time-out
Least restrictive effective intervention
Negative punishment
Nonexclusionary time-out
Overcorrection
Planned ignoring

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