EXTINCTION There are various ways that a behavior analyst can reduce unwanted behaviors. Punishment was discussed earlier this quarter, but problem behavior can be decreased through a less aversive procedure called extinction. Extinction withholds reinforcement, rather than adding or removing a consequence. Extinction is another basic principle of behavior, and we will explore it this […]
Compare an instance of reinforcement that you find in the Bible with the description of reinforcement in your textbook.
Thread Prompt: “Reinforcement is the process in which a behavior is strengthened by the immediate consequence that reliably follows its occurrence” (Miltenberger, 2012, p. 61). Reinforcers can include food, blessings, attention, protection, and many other things. Compare an instance of reinforcement that you find in the Bible with the description of reinforcement in your textbook. […]