ABA glossary
Reprimand
Definition
A brief statement of disapproval given right after a behavior, such as "No" or "Stop that." It works as a punisher only if the behavior decreases; for some people it is attention that reinforces the behavior.
Example from a session
"No throwing" is said firmly after a block is thrown, and throwing decreases over the next sessions.
Can you spot reprimand in a scenario?
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