What Is the Main Difference Between Response Cost and Time

question 63

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between response cost and time out?

• A) Response cost is positive punishment, while time out is negative punishment.
• B) Response cost is implemented by therapists, while time out is implemented by parents or caregivers.
• C) Response cost is the withdrawal of a specific quantity of reinforcers, while time out is the withdrawal of reinforcers for a specific amount of time.
• D) Response cost has been shown to be effective, while time out has not.

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