Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT) Practice Test

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of overcorrection?

1. Positive Practice

2. Restitutional

3. Non-exclusionary Timeout

4. Both forms of overcorrection

The correct answer is: Non-exclusionary Timeout

Non-exclusionary timeout is not considered a form of overcorrection. Overcorrection is a behavior modification technique that involves requiring an individual to correct the consequences of their behavior in some way, often through additional practice or restitution. Positive practice involves having the individual engage in the correct behavior repeatedly after an inappropriate behavior occurs, thereby reinforcing the desired behavior. Restitutional overcorrection requires the individual to restore the environment to its original state or improve it after a disruptive behavior. Both of these methods are aimed at making the learner aware of their behavior and helping them make amends, thus fitting within the definition of overcorrection. In contrast, non-exclusionary timeout is a strategy where an individual remains in the same setting but loses access to certain reinforcement (like peer interaction or preferred activities) without being removed from the environment. This approach is more about managing the environment to decrease a behavior rather than correcting it in a way that is characteristic of overcorrection techniques.