Involves obstructing the view of the individual while they remain in the time-in setting.

• A. Time-in
• B. Contingent observation
• C. Partition time-out
• D. Exclusion time-out

Answer: (C)

Partition time-out is a non-exclusion time-out approach where a barrier blocks the individual’s view, so they remain in the same room with others but cannot see or access the reinforcing stimuli. The scenario described—obstructing the view while staying in the time-in setting—fits this method exactly. It preserves contact with the environment and people but temporarily reduces access to reinforcement. Time-in, contingent observation, and exclusion time-out do not match because they involve either no visual obstruction (contingent observation), being fully in the same environment without a barrier to view (time-in), or removing the individual from the setting entirely (exclusion time-out).