Which term describes blocking stereotypic behavior and redirecting to a high-probability motor or vocal response?

Which term describes blocking stereotypic behavior and redirecting to a high-probability motor or vocal response?

• A. Verbal reprimand
• B. Contingent exercise
• C. Response interruption and redirection
• D. Time-out ribbon

Answer: (C)

Blocking a stereotypic behavior and redirecting to a high-probability motor or vocal response is described by Response Interruption and Redirection. The idea is to immediately interrupt the repetitive action and guide the person to a simple, alternative behavior that is likely to occur and can be reinforced right away. This creates a clear replacement behavior and strengthens adaptive responses through reinforcement, helping the stereotypic behavior decrease over time. Verbal reprimand is punishment and doesn’t provide a functional substitute. Contingent exercise ties the behavior to a workout-like consequence rather than a quick, reinforced alternative. Time-out ribbon isn’t a standard term for this approach and time-out generally aims to remove reinforcement rather than teach a replacement.

Blocking a stereotypic behavior and redirecting to a high-probability motor or vocal response is described by Response Interruption and Redirection. The idea is to immediately interrupt the repetitive action and guide the person to a simple, alternative behavior that is likely to occur and can be reinforced right away. This creates a clear replacement behavior and strengthens adaptive responses through reinforcement, helping the stereotypic behavior decrease over time. Verbal reprimand is punishment and doesn’t provide a functional substitute. Contingent exercise ties the behavior to a workout-like consequence rather than a quick, reinforced alternative. Time-out ribbon isn’t a standard term for this approach and time-out generally aims to remove reinforcement rather than teach a replacement.