What does satiation or negative practice involve in behavior management?

Satiation or negative practice in behavior management refers to the process aimed at reducing the appeal or occurrence of certain behaviors by allowing students to experience the behavior to the point where it becomes less rewarding or desirable. This technique often involves implementing fixed schedules or consistent practice of a behavior, which leads to a decrease in its overall appeal.

By repeatedly engaging in a behavior, students can become tired or disinterested in it, thus lowering the likelihood that they will seek it out in the future. This approach capitalizes on the notion that overexposure can diminish the satisfaction a student derives from the behavior, helping to shift their focus toward more appropriate or constructive behaviors. It allows educators to effectively manage and redirect behavior without punitive measures, instead utilizing the concept of satiation to foster behavioral change.