Extinction Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Partial reinforcement effect?
A
The behavior is harder to extinguish because the behavior hasn’t been consistently reinforced.
2
Q
what are the 4 effects of extinction?
A
- extinction induced aggression
- Extinction burst
- Extinction induced resurgence- trying a previously reinforced behavior
- topography of a behavior changed
3
Q
What is extinction burst?
A
a burst of increased behavior before extinction
4
Q
4 guidelines for the use of of extinction
A
- Identify the reinforcer
- Can you eliminate it
- Is it safe to eliminate it
- Can extinction burst be tolerated.
