Is Overcorrection Positive Punishment?

A positive punishment procedure in which the individual must replace/fix the environment to an even better condition than it was when they emitted the damaging or dangerous behavior.

Is overcorrection negative or positive punishment?

Overcorrection is a form of punishment sometimes used in behavior therapy to change maladaptive behaviors. Originally, overcorrection was a negative punishment, used to cause the person to associate the maladaptive behavior with discomfort and disgust.

Which of the following is an example of positive punishment?

For example, spanking a child when he throws a tantrum is an example of positive punishment. Something is added to the mix (spanking) to discourage a bad behavior (throwing a tantrum). On the other hand, removing restrictions from a child when she follows the rules is an example of negative reinforcement.