Explain why this statement is self-contradictory: I have tried ...

[ts19998]

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]

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.

[ts19998]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[emsimon14]

Excellent