B06/07 Positive and Negative Punishment Contingencies... Part 2

Question 1

Research in applied settings shows that for timeout, overcorrection, and restraint

Answer 1

Shorter durations are as effective as longer durations

Question 2

Parameters that improve the effectiveness of a timeout include

Answer 2

Avoidance of explanations when giving a timeout

Question 3

Timeout may not be appropriate if

Answer 3

Timeout will cause a major disruption

Question 4

To improve the effectiveness of a timeout procedure, you can

Answer 4

All the above:
Review the rules of conduct regularly.
Role-play the contingency,
Clearly communicate the behaviors that earn timeout

Question 5

When a child is starting to behave inappropriately, a verbal warning about the timeout contingency

Answer 5

Is appropriate if the criterion for timeout has not been exceeded.

Question 6

To improve the effectiveness of a timeout procedure, you can

Answer 6

Role-play the contingency or use guided practice

Question 7

For response cost and timeout procedures,

Answer 7

Use the minimum time/cost found to be effective

Question 8

When delivering a negative punishment, the authority figure should

Answer 8

Be calm and factual

Question 9

Before using timeout

Answer 9

Ensure the natural environment is reinforcing

Question 10

Parameters that improve the effectiveness of a timeout include

Answer 10

All the above:
Avoidance of explanations when giving a timeout.
Consistent implementation.
Requiring appropriate behavior before ending a timeout.

Question 11

Research supported guidelines for seclusion timeout duration include

Answer 11

1-10 minutes

Question 12

Before using timeout,

Answer 12

All the above:
Minimize reinforcement for problem behavior.
Clearly define the problem behaviors.
Ensure that the natural environment is reinforcing.

Question 13

Legal parameters to consider when using timeout include

Answer 13

All the above:
Obtaining administrative approval.
The right to be free from unnecessary and restrictive isolation.
The procedure being supervised and closely monitored.

Question 14

Timeout may not be appropriate if

Answer 14

All the above:
There is a significant risk of physical harm to the client or adult.
Timeout will cause a major disruption.
The child can elope from timeout.

Question 15

Legal parameters to consider when using timeout include

Answer 15

The procedure being supervised and closely monitored

Question 16

Legal parameters to consider when using timeout include

Answer 16

Obtaining administrative approval and informed consent.

Question 17

Legal parameters to consider when using a timeout include

Answer 17

All the above:
Obtaining informed consent.
Protecting the individual and others from harm.
The right to be free from unnecessary and restrictive isolation.