bonus response cost

A procedure for implementing response cost in which the person is provided a reservoir of reinforcers that are removed in predetermined amounts contingent on the occurrence of the target behavior

contingent observation

A procedure for implementing time-out in which the person is repositioned within an existing setting such that observation of ongoing activities remains, but access to reinforcement is los

exclusion time-out

A procedure for implementing time-out in which, con-tingent on the occurrence of a target behavior, the person is removed physically from the current environment for a specified period.

negative punishment

A response behavior followed immediately by the removal of a stimulus (or a decrease in the intensity of the stimulus) that results in similar responses occurring less often. (Contrast with positive punishment.)

nonexclusion time-out

A procedure for implementing time-out in which, contingent on the occurrence of the target behavior, the person remains within the setting, but does not have access to reinforcement, for a specified period.

partition or select space time-out

A variation of time-out from positive reinforcement in which contingent on the occurrence of the target behavior, the participant remains in the time-in setting, but his view of the setting is restricted by a panel or cubicle, or a select space is arranged to serve as the time-out area (i.e., a carpet, a corner). Sometimes called select space time-out.

planned ignoring

A procedure for implementing time-out in which social reinforcers—usually attention, physical contact, and verbal interaction—are withheld for a brief period contingent on the occurrence of the target behavior.

response cost

The response-contingent loss of a specific number of positive reinforcers (e.g., a fine) that decreases the frequency of similar responses in the future; a form of negative punishment.

terminate specific reinforcer contact

A variation of nonexclusion time-out whereby each occurrence of the target behavior immediately stops an activity or sensory reinforcer.

time-out from positive reinforcement (time-out)

 The immediate response-contingent withdrawal of the opportunity to earn positive reinforcement or the immediate loss of access to positive reinforcers for a specified time; a form of negative punishment. (Also called time-out.)