Term ID: T4135

Overcorrection Procedure

/overcorrection-procedure/
Behavioral intervention involving restitution plus additional practice of appropriate behaviors following inappropriate responses.
Example: A student who damages property must repair the damage and then improve additional areas beyond the original harm.

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Reference: Foxx & Azrin (1972)