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Extinction
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The removal of a reinforcer from a previously reinforced behavior which causes the behavior to decrease.
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Example: Extinction ABC BehaviorWithholdBehavior Occurs ReinforcementStops
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Example: Extinction ABC Turn on No light Stop turning light switch on light switch
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Extinction Burst – Temporary increase in responding as a result of the introduction of extinction. – Sometimes a change in topography may occur.
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Example: Extinction Burst ABC Turn onNo Light Turn on/off light switch Repeatedly and then Stop or do a new behavior
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Extinction Examples Vending Machine Head banging * What does this suggest about ignoring behavior?
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Your Turn Come up with an example of how Reinforcement has been withheld from your behavior and what followed. Share with your peers.
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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
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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
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SMIRC Model Stimulus Motivating Operation Individual Response Consequence
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