Which form of overcorrection involves the individual repeatedly practicing the correct behavior after the problem behavior?

Which form of overcorrection involves the individual repeatedly practicing the correct behavior after the problem behavior?

• A. Verbal reprimand
• B. Planned ignoring
• C. Overcorrection: Positive practice
• D. Response blocking

Answer: (C)

Positive practice overcorrection works by having the learner repeatedly perform the correct form of the behavior after the problem behavior. This immediate, deliberate practice reinforces what the appropriate response looks like and builds fluency in the correct action, making it more likely to occur again in the future. For example, if someone spills a drink, they don’t just fix the spill once; they practice wiping the surface and cleaning up the mess multiple times until it’s done correctly. If a child speaks out of turn, they practice raising their hand and giving a proper, quiet answer in a controlled setting, repeated as needed. The other options don’t emphasize this repeated practice of the correct behavior: verbal reprimand is a form of punishment targeting the misbehavior, planned ignoring withholds attention to the misbehavior, and blocking prevents the behavior but doesn’t involve practicing the correct response repeatedly.

Positive practice overcorrection works by having the learner repeatedly perform the correct form of the behavior after the problem behavior. This immediate, deliberate practice reinforces what the appropriate response looks like and builds fluency in the correct action, making it more likely to occur again in the future. For example, if someone spills a drink, they don’t just fix the spill once; they practice wiping the surface and cleaning up the mess multiple times until it’s done correctly. If a child speaks out of turn, they practice raising their hand and giving a proper, quiet answer in a controlled setting, repeated as needed. The other options don’t emphasize this repeated practice of the correct behavior: verbal reprimand is a form of punishment targeting the misbehavior, planned ignoring withholds attention to the misbehavior, and blocking prevents the behavior but doesn’t involve practicing the correct response repeatedly.