G15 | ABA Exam Review

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and definitions related to the concept of extinction in behavior analysis.

Extinction

Withholding or discontinuing reinforcement for previously reinforced behavior.

Reinforcement

A process that increases the likelihood of a behavior by providing a stimulus after the behavior occurs.

Punishment

A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior by introducing an adverse stimulus or removing a pleasant stimulus.

Functional Extinction

Extinction where the intervention matches the function of the behavior.

Procedural Extinction

Extinction where a behavior is ignored without considering its function.

Assessment

The process of evaluating an individual's behavior to identify its function.

Escape Behavior

Behavior exhibited to avoid or escape an aversive stimulus.

Tangibles

Items or objects that can be given as rewards or reinforcers.

Extinction Burst

A temporary increase in behavior when extinction is first implemented.

Response Variation

The occurrence of new behaviors when an established response is put on extinction.

Spontaneous Recovery

The sudden reemergence of an extinct behavior after its decrease.

Resurgence

When a previously reinforced behavior reappears due to the discontinuation of a replacement behavior.

Resistance to Extinction

The difficulty in stopping a behavior that has been reinforced consistently over time.

Stakeholders

Individuals involved in the treatment process, such as parents or caregivers, who must understand and implement interventions.

Differential Reinforcement

A strategy that involves reinforcing a desirable behavior while putting an undesired behavior on extinction.