Which is the best description of time out?
A) The withholding of reinforcement when an inappropriate behavior occurs, in order to decrease the occurrence of that behavior in the future.
B) The removal of a student from a reinforcing environment for a certain period of time when he or she exhibits an inappropriate behavior frequently.
C) A positive way to decrease inappropriate behavior by reinforcing an appropriate behavior.
D) None of the preceding descriptions are accurate.

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Time out involves removing a student from a reinforcing environment for a certain period of time when he or she exhibits an inappropriate behavior frequently. This helps to decrease the occurrence of that behavior in the future. Option A and C are incorrect as they refer to reinforcement, whereas time out involves withholding reinforcement. Option D is incorrect as there is a correct option.

Which Is the Best Description of Time Out