Extinction Flashcards

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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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escape extinction

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behaviors maintained by neg. reinforcement are placed on extinction when those behaviors do not produce a removal of the aversive stimulus

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sensory extinction

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behaviors maintained by automatic reinforcement are placed on extinction by masking or removing the sensory consequence

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extinction burst

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an immediate increase in the frequency of the responses after the removal of the positive, negative, or automatic reinforcement

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spontaneous recovery

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reappearance of a behavior after it has been diminished to its pre-reinforcement level or stopped entirely.

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resistance to extinction

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continued responding during the extinction process

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variables affecting resistance to extinction

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  • continuous and intermittent reinforcement
  • establishing operation
  • number, magnitude and quality of reinforcement
  • number of previous extinction trails
  • response effort
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