Contingent Skin Shock Therapy ABA

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?