ABA Extinction Flashcards

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What is extinction?

Procedure in which reinforcement of a previously reinforced behavior is discontinued, leading to a decrease in that behavior's future occurrence.

What are procedural forms in the context of behavior extinction?

Ignoring the behavior and not letting them get out of it.

What are functional forms in behavior extinction?

Withholding the maintaining reinforcers.

How does extinction affect behavior maintained by positive reinforcement?

Behavior no longer gets attention/tangibles. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to behavior maintained by negative reinforcement during extinction?

Behavior no longer produces removal or escape. Signup and view all the answers

What is the challenge associated with extinguishing behavior maintained by automatic reinforcement?

Masking or removing the sensory consequence. Signup and view all the answers

What is a gradual decrease in frequency and amplitude in extinction?

A slow reduction in how often and how intense a behavior happens. Signup and view all the answers

What is an extinction burst?

An immediate increase in the frequency of the behavior after the removal of reinforcement. Signup and view all the answers

What is spontaneous recovery in extinction?

The behavior that diminished during extinction reoccurs even without reinforcement. Signup and view all the answers

What does resistance to extinction mean?

Continued responding during the extinction process. Signup and view all the answers

What are establishing operations?

All stimuli that function as reinforcers require a minimum level of an establishing operation. Signup and view all the answers

What factors can increase resistance to extinction? (Select all that apply)

Long history of reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

What guidelines should be followed for effective extinction?

Consistent application, identification and withholding of all reinforcers, combining with other procedures, and planning for worsening behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

Extinction should be used for imitation behaviors.

False Signup and view all the answers

Extreme behaviors are suitable for extinction procedures.

False Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Extinction in ABA

Extinction is the process of discontinuing reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior, leading to a decrease in that behavior's future occurrences.
The goal of extinction is to change the environmental conditions so the behavior stops receiving reinforcement.

Procedural vs. Functional Forms

Procedural forms involve simply ignoring the undesired behavior, effectively not allowing escape from it.
Functional forms concentrate on withholding the maintainers of reinforcement that support the behavior.

Types of Extinction

Extinction of behavior maintained by positive reinforcement results in no longer receiving attention or tangibles.
Extinction of behavior maintained by negative reinforcement stops the behavior from producing removal or escape from aversive situations.
Extinction of automatically reinforced behaviors requires masking or removing sensory consequences but is challenging and not usually recommended.

Behavior Changes

Gradual decreases in frequency and amplitude signal a slow reduction in the behavior's occurrence and intensity after reinforcement is removed, but new or old behaviors might re-emerge.
An extinction burst refers to an immediate increase in the behavior's frequency upon reinforcement removal, often marking a critical phase in the extinction process.

Recovery and Resistance

Spontaneous recovery occurs when a previously diminished behavior shows up again in similar contexts even without reinforcement, though this is typically short-lived.
Resistance to extinction indicates a persistence in behavior during the extinction process, demonstrating increased resilience against extinction measures.

Factors Influencing Resistance

Establishing operations refer to various stimuli that function as reinforcers, with motivation levels influencing resistance to extinction.
Reinforcement provided every time contributes to greater resistance.
A long history of receiving reinforcement leads to stronger resistance and prolonged bursts of behavior.
Repeated attempts at extinction can bolster resistance.

Guidelines and Best Practices

Consistency is critical—identify and consistently withhold all forms of reinforcement.
Combining extinction with other behavioral procedures increases effectiveness.
Prepare for potential exacerbation of the behavior during the initial extinction phases and practice extensively.
Involve others in the extinction process to create a supportive environment.
Be cautious of unintended reinforcement during extinction efforts.
Ideally, the extinction procedure should remain in place consistently to achieve lasting effects.

Situations to Avoid Extinction

Avoid extinction techniques when dealing with mimicry or imitation behaviors.
Extreme behaviors, which may pose risks to safety or well-being, should be managed with caution and potentially different strategies.

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Explore the key concepts of extinction in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) through these flashcards. Each card presents a term and its definition, helping you understand the process and implications of discontinuing reinforcement on behavior. Perfect for students seeking to deepen their knowledge in ABA.