Applying Extinction

Question 1

6 Steps to Apply Extinction

Answer 1

1. define problem behaviors
2. conduct a functional assessment to identify reinforcement
3. eliminate the reinforcement
4. schedule of reinforcement for problwm behavior
5. reinforce alternative behaviors (taking place of undesireable behavior)
6. premote generalization and maintenance

Question 2

Contingent attention
VS
Non-Contingent attention

Answer 2

Contingent attention: occurs AFTER behavior

Non-Contingent attention: occurs ANYTIME

Question 3

CRF (Continuous Reinforcement) phase

Answer 3

Reinforcer delivered after target behavior

Question 4

EXT (Extinction) phase

Answer 4

Reinforcer no longer delivered

Question 5

Generalization

Answer 5

Target behavior occurs across different situations that differ from the training situation
- use extinction in all relevant circumstances/settings

Question 6

Maintenance

Answer 6

Bejavior change persists over time the b-mod program ends
- use extinction whenever the problem behavior occurs

Question 7

When to NOT apply extinction

Answer 7

• group settings/imitation
• extreme behaviors