Overcorrection
Also called: restitutional overcorrection, positive-practice overcorrection
Definition
A positive-punishment procedure that requires effortful behavior following the problem behavior. Restitution requires repairing the environment to a state better than before; positive practice requires repeating a correct form of the behavior many times. Both are restrictive, require close supervision and written authorization, and are considered only when less restrictive procedures have failed.
In plain language
After a problem behavior, the person has to do a lot of effortful work, either fixing things or practicing the right behavior many times. A restrictive procedure.
Example
After tipping a chair, a learner is required to straighten every chair in the room.
Not overcorrection
Asking a learner to pick up the one chair they tipped. Simple correction restores things as they were and is not overcorrection.
See also
Written from
- foxx-azrin-1972
Written from Foxx and Azrin (1972). No textbook glossary consulted.
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