B-9 Quiz

What is the definition of operant extinction?

• Ignoring a behavior to make it go away

• Withholding all reinforcement from a previously reinforced behavior

• Punishing a behavior to decrease its frequency

• Rewarding a behavior to increase its frequency

What is an example of operant extinction in a clinical context?

• Rewarding a patient for turning the lights on and off

• Giving attention to a patient's screaming behavior

• Disconnecting the light from a patient's switch

• Encouraging a patient's flicking behavior

Why is it important to consider extinction as part of a comprehensive treatment package?

• To eliminate the behavior immediately

• To avoid extinction bursts

• To prepare for extinction induced aggression

• To increase the frequency of the behavior

In the everyday context example, what behavior is being maintained by the consequence of receiving an email back?

• Sending text messages

• Checking social media

• Making phone calls

• Writing emails

What should behavior analysts prepare for when implementing extinction?

• Aggressive behavior

• Extinction bursts

• Increased reinforcement

• More attention