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ts19998 · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Explain why this statement is self-contradictory: I have tried every reinforcement program in the book, and not one has worked. I still can't get Joseph to sit in his chair for more than 3 minutes at a time.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Why is it important to enrich the time-in setting?

What will be an ideal response?

Yixagurpuldink · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

This statement is self-contradictory because if a reinforcement program didn't work

Answer to Question 2

In order for time-out to be effective the time-in setting must be reinforcing. The more reinforcing the time-in setting the more powerful the effects of time-out will be.