Time-out is a form of behavioral modification that involves temporarily separating a person from an environment where an unacceptable behavior has occurred. The goal is to remove that person from an enriched, enjoyable environment, and therefore lead to extinction of the offending behavior. It is an educational and parenting technique recommended by most pediatricians and developmental psychologists as an effective form of discipline. Often a corner (hence the common term corner time) or a similar space where the person is to stand or sit during time-outs is designated. This form of discipline is especially popular in western cultures. In the UK, the punishment is often known as the naughty step or naughty chair. This term became popular in the US thanks to two reality TV series, Supernanny and Nanny 911. History The concept of time-out was invented, named, and used (see Child Magazine, 2006, "20 People who Changed Childhood") by Arthur W. Staats in his extended work with his daughter (and later son), and was part of a long-term program
Time-out es una forma de modificación del comportamiento que implica separar temporalmente a una persona de un entorno en el que ha ocurrido un comportamiento inaceptable. El objetivo es eliminar a esa persona de un entorno enriquecido, agradable, y por lo tanto llevar a la extinción del comportamiento ofensivo. Es una técnica educativa y parental recomendada por la mayoría de pediatras y psicólogos del desarrollo como una forma efectiva de disciplina. A menudo se designa un ángulo (por lo tanto, el término común tiempo del ángulo) o un espacio similar donde la persona está de pie o se sienta durante los time-outs. Esta forma de disciplina es especialmente popular en las culturas occidentales. En el Reino Unido, el castigo a menudo se conoce como el paso inútil o silla inútil. Este término se hizo popular en los Estados Unidos gracias a dos series de televisión de realidad, Supernanny y Nanny 911. El concepto de tiempo-out fue inventado, nombrado y utilizado (véase la revista Child, "2006, quien cambió a la gente") por parte