Week 6-Extinction

Question 1

Extinction

Answer 1

Occurs when reinforcement of a previously reinforced behavior is discontinued

• Occurrence of that behavior decreases in the future

Does NOT prevent the behavior from occurring

Question 2

Occurs when reinforcement of a previously reinforced behavior is discontinued

• Occurrence of that behavior decreases in the future

Does NOT prevent the behavior from occurring

Answer 2

Extinction

Question 3

Secondary Effects of Extinction

Answer 3

1. extinction burst
2. response variation
3. initial increase in response magnitude
4. spontaneous recovery
5. resurgence
6. Emotional outbursts and aggression

Question 4

1. extinction burst

Answer 4

The immediate increase in rate of response after removing the positive, negative, or automatic reinforcement

• Common effect of the extinction procedure

Problem behaviors can worsen during extincion before they how inspirement

Question 5

The immediate increase in rate of response after removing the positive, negative, or automatic reinforcement

• Common effect of the extinction procedure

Problem behaviors can worsen during extincion before they how inspirement

Answer 5

1. extinction burst

Question 6

Response Variation

Answer 6

Diverse and noble forms of behavior are sometimes observed during the extinction process

• Called extinction-induced variability

Question 7

Diverse and noble forms of behavior are sometimes observed during the extinction process

• Called extinction-induced variability

Answer 7

Response Variation

Question 8

Initial Increase in Response Magnitude

Answer 8

An increase in response magnitude may occur during the early stages of extinction

Question 9

An increase in response magnitude may occur during the early stages of extinction

Answer 9

Initial Increase in Response Magnitude

Question 10

Spontaneous Recovery

Answer 10

The reappearance of the behavior after it has diminished to its reinforcement level or stopped entirely

• Short-lived and limited if the extinction procedure remains in effect

The behavior that diminished during the extinction process recurs

• Even though the behavior does not produce reinforcement

Question 11

The reappearance of the behavior after it has diminished to its reinforcement level or stopped entirely

• Short-lived and limited if the extinction procedure remains in effect

The behavior that diminished during the extinction process recurs

• Even though the behavior does not produce reinforcement

Answer 11

Spontaneous Recovery

Question 12

Resurgence

Answer 12

The reoccurrence of a previously reinforced behavior when the reinforcement for an alternative behavior is terminated or decreased

The three-phase procedure that produces the effect:

1. A target behavior is reinforced
2. The target behavior is placed on extinction and reinforcement provided for an alternative behavior
3. Both responses are placed on extinction

Question 13

The reoccurrence of a previously reinforced behavior when the reinforcement for an alternative behavior is terminated or decreased

The three-phase procedure that produces the effect:

1. A target behavior is reinforced
2. The target behavior is placed on extinction and reinforcement provided for an alternative behavior
3. Both responses are placed on extinction

Answer 13

Resurgence

Question 14

Emotional Outbursts and Aggression

Answer 14

Placing a behavior on extinction may evoke other emotional or aggressive behaviors

Question 15

Placing a behavior on extinction may evoke other emotional or aggressive behaviors

Answer 15

Emotional Outbursts and Aggression

Question 16

Resistance to Extinction def

Answer 16

Continued responding during an extinction procedure

Question 17

Continued responding during an extinction procedure

Answer 17

Resistance to Extinction def

Question 18

Three measures of resistance to extinction:

Answer 18

1. Declining rate of response
2. Total count of responses emitted before responding cease or attains some final low level
3. Duration of time required for the behavior to reach a predetermined criterion

Question 19

Resistance to extinction as it related to intermittent:

Answer 19

May produce behavior with greater resistance to extinction than behaviors previously reinforced by continuous reinforcement

Some intermittent schedules may produce more persistent responding during extinction than others

The thinner the schedule of reinforcement, the greater the resistance

Question 20

Motivating Operations

Answer 20

The strength of the establishing operation above the minimum level will influence resistance to extinction

Question 21

Number, Magnitude, and Quality of Reinforcement

Answer 21

A behavior with a long history of reinforcement may have more resistance to extinction than a behavior with a shorter history of reinforcement

The magnitude and quality of a reinforcer will likely influence the resistance to extinction.

Question 22

Response Effort

Answer 22

A response requiring greater effort diminishes more quickly during extinction than a response requiring less effort

Question 23

Using Extinction Effectively

Answer 23

1. Withholding all Reinforcers Maintaining the Problem Behavior
2. Withhold Reinforcement Consistently
3. Combine Extinction with Other Procedures
4. Use Instructions
5. Plan for Extinction-Produced Aggression
6. Increase the Number of Extinction Trials
7. Include Significant Others in Extinction
8. Maintain Extinction-Decreased Behavior
9. Guard Against Unintentional Extinction

Question 24

When NOT to Use Extinction

Answer 24

The behavior is harmful

All sources of reinforcement cannot be withheld

A rapid reduction is response rate is required

Others are likely imitate the problem behavior