Term ID: T4762

Response Cost

/response-cost/
Behavioral intervention involving removal of positive reinforcers following inappropriate behaviors to decrease their frequency.
Example: Taking away privileges, tokens, or activities when individuals engage in rule violations or problematic behaviors.

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Reference: Kazdin (1972)