When a child does not have access to reinforcers for a brief time following misbehaviour,this period is referred to as

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This period is referred to as time out, when the child is removed from access to reinforcing stimuli or activities for a brief period of time following misbehavior, as a consequence of their actions. Time penalty and quiet time are not commonly used terms in behavior management, and negative reinforcement refers to the removal of aversive stimuli to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, which is not the case in this scenario.

When a Child Does Not Have Access to Reinforcers for a Brief