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Overcorrection: Reviewed, Revisited and Revised

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Overcorrection is a widely used behavior management procedure, the success of which has been well documented. However, overcorrection is not a simple, single procedure. Rather, it is a complex combination of procedures that often make it a complicated strategy to understand conceptually and to implement correctly. The complex nature of overcorrection combined with the use of multiple labels has created much confusion and debate among both researchers and practitioners. A number of issues relating to overcorrection are examined and evaluated. A proposal is made for revising the present overcorrection terminology. Finally, directions for future research are suggested.

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MacKenzie-Keating, S.E., McDonald, L. Overcorrection: Reviewed, Revisited and Revised. BEHAV ANALYST 13, 39–48 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392516

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