Which term involves physically interrupting a problem behavior and redirecting to a high-probability response?

Which term involves physically interrupting a problem behavior and redirecting to a high-probability response?

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

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is stopping a problem behavior in the moment and guiding the person to a high-probability, easier-to-do alternative that can be reinforced. This approach, often used in behavior support, works by briefly interrupting the unwanted action and immediately prompting or helping the person to perform a simple behavior they are likely to do correctly. By reinforcing that high-probability response, the person learns that this alternative yields a positive result, making the replacement behavior more likely in the future and helping reduce the occurrence of the problem behavior. Verbal reprimand focuses on punishment without offering a ready replacement, planned ignoring reduces attention but doesn’t actively redirect to an appropriate action, and time-out involves removing access to reinforcement rather than providing a immediate, reinforced alternative.

The idea being tested is stopping a problem behavior in the moment and guiding the person to a high-probability, easier-to-do alternative that can be reinforced. This approach, often used in behavior support, works by briefly interrupting the unwanted action and immediately prompting or helping the person to perform a simple behavior they are likely to do correctly. By reinforcing that high-probability response, the person learns that this alternative yields a positive result, making the replacement behavior more likely in the future and helping reduce the occurrence of the problem behavior.

Verbal reprimand focuses on punishment without offering a ready replacement, planned ignoring reduces attention but doesn’t actively redirect to an appropriate action, and time-out involves removing access to reinforcement rather than providing a immediate, reinforced alternative.