Controversial Punishment: Contingent Skin Shock
– Introduce punishment procedures- give an overview in ABA
– Describe the punishment procedure selected.
– What population/behaviors does it treat, according to the research?
– How exactly is it implemented? Describe the procedure(s) in detail.
– Summarize the controversy related to the treatment.

Reasons to Oppose the Procedure
– three cons that are supported by scholarly resources.
– Is the treatment considered effective? Are there less restrictive treatments that are also effective? Is there evidence for short-term and long-term effects?
– Are the risks high or low? Significant side effects? Do the benefits outweigh the risks?
– What resources are required? Costs of the treatment?

Reasons to Support the Procedure
– Three cons that are supported by scholarly resources.
– Is the treatment considered effective? Are there less restrictive treatments that are also effective? Is there evidence for short-term and long-term effects?
– Are the risks high or low? Significant side effects? Do the benefits outweigh the risks?
– What resources are required? Costs of the treatment?