D5 — Extinction & Punishment & D6 — Crisis & Emergency Procedures

Extinction

Withholding the reinforcer that previously maintained the behavior.

Extinction Burst

Temporary increase in behavior intensity or frequency when extinction begins.

Spontaneous Recovery

Reappearance of extinguished behavior after it has decreased.

Response Variation

Trying new behaviors when the old one no longer works.

Resurgence

Old behaviors reappear when a newer behavior is placed on extinction.

Positive Punishment (SP+)

Adding a stimulus that decreases future behavior.

Negative Punishment (SP‑)

Removing a stimulus that decreases future behavior.

Crisis Procedures

Steps to maintain safety when behavior poses danger.

De‑Escalation

Strategies used to reduce agitation and prevent escalation.

Safe Physical Management

Approved and trained procedures used only when necessary.

Response Blocking

Preventing contact with dangerous behavior without reinforcing it.

Safety Priority

Protecting client

Incident Reporting

Documenting and notifying supervisor immediately after a crisis.