Definition of a Controversial Punishment
The use of aromatic ammonia is one of the controversial punishment procedures that have been used to deal with aversive behaviors. This controversial treatment procedure was administered by a change agent when it was indicated, usually whenever the aversive behavior was noted by the change agent. The procedure involved opening a capsule containing the aromatic ammonia. The capsule was then waved under the nose of the individual with the problem behavior (Miltenberger, 2011). The rationale for the use of this controversial punishment procedure is that the individual with the problem behavior would learn to associate the pungent choking smell ...
