When children are removed from a situation in which they are engaging in inappropriate behaviours and placed in a room or space where no reinforcers are available, the technique of behaviour modification is called

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This is because time out is a form of negative punishment, where the child is removed from a reinforcing environment as a consequence for engaging in inappropriate behaviour. Time out is often used in behaviour modification programs as a means of reducing problematic behaviour, and helping children learn more appropriate behavioural alternatives. A and D are incorrect as they do not describe this specific technique, and B is incorrect as positive punishment involves adding a negative consequence as a consequence for behaviour, which is not the case here.

When Children Are Removed from a Situation in Which They