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Applied Behavior Analysis Extinction

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This deck covers key concepts related to extinction in Applied Behavior Analysis, including types of extinction, extinction bursts, and factors affecting resistance to extinction.

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occurs when reinforcement of a previously reinforced behavior is discontinued, as a result, the frequency of the behavior is reduced in the future
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Definition
extinction
occurs when reinforcement of a previously reinforced behavior is discontinued, as a result, the frequency of the behavior is reduced in the future
escape extinction
behaviors maintained by neg. reinforcement are placed on extinction when those behaviors do not produce a removal of the aversive stimulus
sensory extinction
behaviors maintained by automatic reinforcement are placed on extinction by masking or removing the sensory consequence
extinction burst
an immediate increase in the frequency of the responses after the removal of the positive, negative, or automatic reinforcement
spontaneous recovery
reappearance of a behavior after it has been diminished to its pre-reinforcement level or stopped entirely.
resistance to extinction
continued responding during the extinction process
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Applied Behavior Analysis Extinction
TermDefinition
extinction
occurs when reinforcement of a previously reinforced behavior is discontinued, as a result, the frequency of the behavior is reduced in the future
escape extinction
behaviors maintained by neg. reinforcement are placed on extinction when those behaviors do not produce a removal of the aversive stimulus
sensory extinction
behaviors maintained by automatic reinforcement are placed on extinction by masking or removing the sensory consequence
extinction burst
an immediate increase in the frequency of the responses after the removal of the positive, negative, or automatic reinforcement
spontaneous recovery
reappearance of a behavior after it has been diminished to its pre-reinforcement level or stopped entirely.
resistance to extinction
continued responding during the extinction process
variables affecting resistance to extinction
• continuous and intermittent reinforcement • establishing operation • number, magnitude and quality of reinforcement • number of previous extinction trails • response effort