ABA glossary

Overcorrection

A positive punishment procedure in which, after problem behavior, the person restores the environment beyond its original state (restitution) or repeatedly practices the correct behavior (positive practice).

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After throwing toys, a learner picks up those toys and tidies the rest of the shelf.

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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

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

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