When Rochelle has an on-the-road lesson as part of her driver education class, she fails to stop at a school crossing zone, as is required by law. Her instructor has her drive around the block several times and stop each time at the crossing zone. He also insists that, once she has stopped, she must wait at least eight seconds before proceeding. The instructor's strategy illustrates the use of _______ as a way of bringing about behavior change.
A) An intermittent reinforcement schedule
B) Positive-practice overcorrection
C) Response cost
D) Restitution

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The instructor's strategy of having Rochelle drive around the block and stop at the crossing zone multiple times while also waiting at least eight seconds before proceeding is an example of positive-practice overcorrection. This technique involves having the individual engage in correct behavior repeatedly to counteract the incorrect behavior, along with giving extra practice in doing the correct behavior. This technique is often used in driver education classes to correct driving errors.

When Rochelle Has an On-The-Road Lesson as Part of Her