Punishment

Consequence that is applied to a behavior that has the effect of reducing the future occurrence of that behavior (e.g. verbal reprimand, response cost)

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Evidence Rating: Emerging

The information found in the Research Summary table is updated following a literature review of new research and these ages, skills, and settings reflects information from this review.

Outcomes Matrix

Evidence to support the efficacy of this intervention is emerging, however further research is needed to meet the criteria of an Evidence Based Practice.

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It is important to note that Punishment is a special case. It does have four supportive single case design studies, but its use falls under the ethical guidelines of state regulatory agencies and professional codes of ethics. Although it may technically be classified as an emerging practice, its appropriateness is sometimes questioned, and its use should be limited or at least carefully monitored (Steinbrenner, et al., 2020).