Positive Punishment in ABA Therapy

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What is positive punishment in ABA therapy?

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Positive punishment is when an undesirable behavior is followed by an undesirable consequence, with the goal of making the behavior less appealing and less likely to happen again.

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What is an example of a time-out as positive punishment?

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Removing a child from an activity after they misbehave.

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What is a verbal reprimand in the context of positive punishment?

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Telling a child that their behavior is unacceptable.

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What does response cost mean in positive punishment?

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Taking away a reward or privilege after a child misbehaves.

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What is overcorrection in positive punishment?

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Requiring a child to correct their behavior after misbehaving.

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How can adding chores be used as positive punishment?

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Giving a child more chores to do after they neglect their responsibilities.

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What does scolding mean in the context of positive punishment?

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Giving a child a scolding after they misbehave.

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What is important to remember when using positive punishment?

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Positive punishment should be used sparingly and with caution, and it's important to pair it with positive reinforcement for desired behaviors.