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Extinction

Extinction. Extinction. The removal of a reinforcer from a previously reinforced behavior which causes the behavior to decrease. Example: Extinction. A B C Behavior Withhold Behavior Occurs Reinforcement Stops. Example: Extinction. A B C Turn on No light Stop turning

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Extinction

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  1. Extinction

  2. Extinction • The removal of a reinforcer from a previously reinforced behavior which causes the behavior to decrease.

  3. Example: Extinction ABC Behavior Withhold Behavior Occurs Reinforcement Stops

  4. Example: Extinction A BC Turn on No light Stop turning light switch on light switch

  5. Extinction Burst • Temporary increase in responding as a result of the introduction of extinction. • Sometimes a change in topography may occur.

  6. Example: Extinction Burst ABC Turn on No Light Turn on/off light switch light switch Repeatedly and then Stop or do a new behavior

  7. Extinction Examples • Vending Machine • Head banging * What does this suggest about ignoring behavior?

  8. Your Turn • Come up with an example of how Reinforcement has been withheld from your behavior and what followed. Share with your peers.

  9. Spontaneous Recovery • Temporary recovery of an extinguished behavior that follows the initial treatment session. • An extinguished Behavior will come back, but usually less intense and shorter duration. • √ Must wait out the storms

  10. Factors that influence the Effectiveness of Extinction Controlling reinforcers • e.g. Accidental reinforcement The Setting in which Extinction is Carried out • e.g. Tantrums in Wal*Mart Rules • E.g. Make use of our capabilities The schedule of reinforcement • The thinner the schedule the more resistance to extinction Extinction Burst • e.g. Tantrums

  11. SMIRC Model • Stimulus • Motivating Operation • Individual • Response • Consequence

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