A hall monitor asks Joe to walk down the hall 5 times after catching Joe running down the hall to the cafeteria. This is an example of:
A) Restitution overcorrection.
B) Contingent observation timeout.
C) Positive practice overcorrection.
D) None of the above.

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Positive practice overcorrection involves a person engaging in a behavior that is the opposite of the problematic behavior repeatedly. In this case, the hall monitor is having Joe walk down the hall (the opposite of running) multiple times as a form of corrective action. Restitution overcorrection involves restoring the environment or situation to a better state than before the behavior occurred, and contingent observation timeout involves removing a person from a situation in which they are receiving reinforcement. Neither of these options apply to the scenario described.

A Hall Monitor Asks Joe to Walk Down the Hall