Applying Extinction

Question 1

First step to applying extinction

Answer 1

Define problem behaviour(s) and collect data (baseline)

Question 2

Second step to applying extinction

Answer 2

Conduct a functional assessment to identify the reinforcement for the problem behaviour

Question 3

Third step to applying extinction

Answer 3

Eliminate the reinforcement for the problem behaviour (has it been identified, can it be eliminated consistently, is extinction safe, extinction bursts, aggression, spontaneous recovery)

Question 4

Fourth step in applying extinction

Answer 4

Consider the schedule of reinforcement for the problem behaviour
- can we make behaviours that were maintained by an intermittent schedule of reinforcement easier to extinguish if we temporarily continuously reinforce them before extinction?

Question 5

Fifth step of applying extinction

Answer 5

Reinforce alternative behaviours (differential reinforcement)

Question 6

Sixth step of applying extinction

Answer 6

Promote generalization and maintenance

Question 7

What is generalization

Answer 7

Target behaviour occurs across different situations that differ from the training situation

Question 8

What is maintenance

Answer 8

Behaviour change persists over time after the b-mod program ends

Question 9

When should we not apply extinction? Why?

Answer 9

1. In group settings (imitation): extinction can cause extinction bursts and novel behaviours that may be imitated by others
2. Extreme behaviours: some beh are harmful to people, animals, property. Should be modified with most rapid procedure.