When Rochelle has an on-the-road lesson as part of her driver education class, she fails to stop at a school crossing zone, as is required by law.Her instructor has her drive around the block several times and stop each time at the crossing zone.He also insists that, once she has stopped, she must wait at least eight seconds before proceeding.The instructor's strategy illustrates the use of as a way of changing her behavior.
A)Response cost
B)Positive-practice overcorrection
C)A logical consequence
D)Intermittent reinforcement

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The instructor's strategy of having Rochelle drive around the block several times and making her stop at the crossing zone and wait for eight seconds before proceeding is an example of positive-practice overcorrection. This technique involves having the individual practice the desired behavior repeatedly, even when it is not necessary, in order to increase the likelihood that the correct behavior will occur in the future. The waiting for eight seconds also serves as a consequence for failing to stop at the crossing zone, which further reinforces the correct behavior.

When Rochelle Has an On-The-Road Lesson as Part of Her