Positive PUN Procedures

Question 1

Describe the Positive Practice Procedure. Example-

Answer 1

Individual has to engage in correct forms of relevant behavior contingent on an instance of the problem bx. Eg- Spell a word incorrectly? Correctly spell it 10 times.

Question 2

Describe the restitution procedure. Provide an example

Answer 2

Individual must correct the environmental effects of PB and restore the environment to a condition better than before. Throwing paint balloons at school, washing paint off along with entire wall.

Question 3

Describe the guided compliance procedure. When is it used? Describe how guided compliance may be a component of overcorrection or contingent exercise procedures.

Answer 3

Individual is physically guided through the requested activity contingent on the occurrence of the PB.

Used when PB occurs in a compliance situation (person is instructed/asked to engage in activity).

Question 4

Describe the physical restraint procedure. Example. Provide example of response blocking.

Answer 4

Positive punishment procedure in which change agent holds immobile the part of the client’s body that is involved in the behavior. Eg - Person is hitting another. Physically restrain person by grabbing arms.

Eg of response blocking- Person keeps eating, block mouth.

Question 5

Describe application of aversive stimulation as a form of positive punishment.

Answer 5

Mild electric shock contingent on SIB.