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Positive-practice overcorrection

Also called positive practice

A form of overcorrection in which, after problem behavior, the person repeatedly practices the correct form of the behavior for a set number of times or minutes.

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After running down the hall, a student walks the hallway correctly five times.

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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
Overcorrection

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