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It (extinction) is the result of challenging behavior(s) no longer occurring without the need for reinforcement. If there is a relapse and reinforcements are given, the problem behavior will return. Extinction can be a long process; therefore, it requires that the facilitator of the procedure be completely invested from beginning to end in order for the outcome to be successful.[1] The fewer challenging behaviors observed after extinction will most likely produce a less significant spontaneous recovery.[2] While working towards extinction there are different distributions or schedules of when to administer reinforcements. Some people may use an intermittent reinforcement schedule that include: fixed ratio, variable ratio, fixed interval and variable interval. Another option is to use a continuous reinforcement. Schedules can be both fixed and variable and also the number of reinforcements given during each interval can vary.[3]

  1. ^ Wheeler,J.J., Richey, D.D. (2019). Behavior Management: Principles and Practices of Positive Behavior Supports. New York, NY: Pearson. p. 243. ISBN 0134773683.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Thrailkill, Eric A.; Kimball, Ryan T.; Kelley, Michael E.; Craig, Andrew R.; Podlesnik, Christopher A. (2018). "Greater reinforcement rate during training increases spontaneous recovery: Spontaneous Recovery". Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior. 109 (1): 238–252. doi:10.1002/jeab.307.
  3. ^ Pennington, Robert C. (2019). Applied Behavior Analysis for Everyone: Principles and Practices Explained by Applied Researchers Who Use Them. Shawnee, KS: AAPC. p. 120. ISBN 9781942197454.