Module 1 Lecture 5: Extinction and Punishment

Question 1

Extinction

Answer 1

A decrease in behavior following the occurrence of the behavior in the absence of reinforcement (decreased future probability).
- Not generally used alone; does not teach an alternative skill.

Question 2

Extinction Burst

Answer 2

When a behavior is not reinforced, a temporary burst in behavior may occur. These behaviors will increase in frequency, variability, and emotional typography.

Question 3

Spontaneous Recovery

Answer 3

A sudden return of a behavior following extinction.

Question 4

Punishment

Answer 4

When a stimulus even occurs following a behavior, resulting in a decrease in future dimensions of similar behavior.
- Can be automatic (AP+, AP-) or social (SP+, SP-)

Question 5

Positive Punishment (P+)

Answer 5

The addition of a stimulus event after a behavior that decreases future dimensions of similar behavior.

Question 6

Negative Punishment (P-)

Answer 6

The removal of a stimulus event after a behavior that decreases future dimensions of similar behavior.

Question 7

Unconditioned/Primary Punishers

Answer 7

Require no learning history to be effective. E.g., pain, shock, dizziness, etc.

Question 8

Conditioned/Secondary Punishers

Answer 8

Result of a learning history