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EPPP Psychology

Category - Treatment, Intervention, Prevention, and Supervision

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Operant conditioning, a behaviorist-based treatment approach, involves using reinforcement and punishment as tools to control and maintain behaviors. Punishment, known as aversive behavior control, is used in different methods. Which of those methods involves making restitution that goes above and beyond the degree of the undesirable behavior?

Escape learning
Positive punishment
Overcorrection
Shaping punishment

Explanation

Answer: C - Overcorrection is an aversive control method that involves reparation for the original act that includes physical guidance. For example, a child who made a mess in the kitchen is required to clean up that mess and also to clean another room.

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