Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) — Question 5

The specific, or technical, name for the type of procedure used in the above question is:

Answer options

• A. Restitution
• B. Stimulus shaping
• C. Over-correction
• D. Corporal punishment

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Over-correction, which refers to a behavioral modification technique where the individual is required to correct the consequences of their behavior. The other options, such as A (Restitution) and D (Corporal punishment), do not specifically describe the same type of procedure, while B (Stimulus shaping) involves altering stimuli rather than correcting behavior.