The contingent engagement of an effortful task that has some relevance to the specific problem behavior is known as which procedure?

• A. Time-out
• B. Response cost
• C. Positive practice
• D. Overcorrection

Answer: (D)

Overcorrection involves after a problem behavior, requiring the individual to perform an effortful task that is related to the behavior and aims to repair or improve the situation. The idea is to create a learning opportunity through deliberate, correct practice or environmental improvement, making the consequence meaningful and tied to the issue. Because the description specifies a contingent, effortful task with relevance to the problem behavior, it fits overcorrection best: the person isn’t simply losing access to reinforcement or having a reinforcement withheld, nor is it just practicing a correct form in isolation. The task itself is purposeful and demanding, designed to reduce the chance of recurrence by engaging the learner in a corrective action connected to the behavior.