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Terminology and behavior reduction: the case against "punishment".

R J Skiba1, S L Deno

  • 1Indiana University.

Exceptional Children
|February 1, 1991
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The terms "punishment" and "aversive procedures" in behavior modification are confusing due to their historical and inconsistent usage. Clearer terminology is needed for effective behavior reduction strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Psychology
  • Applied Behavior Analysis

Background:

  • The application of punishment and aversive procedures in habilitation is controversial.
  • Ambiguity in terminology contributes to confusion in public and professional debates.
  • The term "punishment" has historical associations with cruelty, complicating its technical use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the historical and current usage of terms related to behavior reduction.
  • To identify how imprecise terminology hinders discussions on behavior modification procedures.
  • To propose a framework for developing clearer, less pejorative terms for behavior reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of the term "punishment."
  • Examination of the usage and connotations of "aversive procedures."

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  • Conceptual analysis of terminology in behavior reduction.

    • Main Results:

    • The term "punishment" persists due to historical accident rather than technical precision.
    • "Aversive" also suffers from inconsistent usage and negative associations.
    • Current terminology for behavior reduction procedures is laden with surplus meaning, impeding clear debate.

    Conclusions:

    • Revising terminology is crucial for productive discussions on behavior reduction.
    • Professional associations have an opportunity to implement more precise and less stigmatizing terms.
    • A conceptual framework can guide the selection of alternative terminology for behavior reduction.