Which of the following provides the clearest example of the use of overcorrection to treat a child with Rumination Disorder?

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Overcorrection involves requiring the child to engage in a behavior that is directly opposed to the inappropriate behavior in order to extinguish it. In this case, requiring the child to brush her teeth and wash her face after rumination is a clear example of overcorrection. It is a behavior that is directly opposed to rumination and may help to reduce the frequency of the behavior over time. A is not a clear example of overcorrection as it is more of a punishment. B is a punishment and not necessarily directly opposed to rumination. C is not a clear example of overcorrection as facial screening does not involve the child engaging in a behavior that is directly opposed to rumination.

Which of the Following Provides the Clearest Example of the Use