What is extinction in ABA?

Extinction is the discontinuation of reinforcement that previously maintained a behavior, resulting in a decrease in that behavior over time.

What is an extinction burst?

An extinction burst is a temporary increase in the frequency, intensity, or duration of a behavior when reinforcement is first withheld.

What is spontaneous recovery in the context of extinction?

Spontaneous recovery is the reappearance of a previously extinguished behavior after a period of time has passed without the behavior occurring.

If a child tantrums to escape demands, which extinction procedure is appropriate?

Escape extinction — the demand is not removed when the child tantrums, withholding the escape reinforcer that maintained the behavior.

Why must RBTs implement extinction consistently?

Inconsistent extinction can cause intermittent reinforcement, which strengthens the behavior and makes it more resistant to future reduction efforts.

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