Contingent skin shock therapy ABA

Controversial Punishment: Contingent Skin Shock

– Introduce punishment procedures- give an overview in ABA

– Describe the punishment procedure selected.

– What population/behaviors does it treat, according to the research?

– How exactly is it implemented? Describe the procedure(s) in detail.

– Summarize the controversy related to the treatment.

Reasons to Oppose the Procedure

– three cons that are supported by scholarly resources.

– Is the treatment considered effective? Are there less restrictive treatments that are also effective? Is there evidence for short-term and long-term effects?

– Are the risks high or low? Significant side effects? Do the benefits outweigh the risks?

– What resources are required? Costs of the treatment?

Reasons to Support the Procedure

– Three cons that are supported by scholarly resources.

– Is the treatment considered effective? Are there less restrictive treatments that are also effective? Is there evidence for short-term and long-term effects?
– Are the risks high or low? Significant side effects? Do the benefits outweigh the risks?
– What resources are required? Costs of the treatment?