ABA Chapter Chat: Cooper Ch. 24 Podcast | Understanding Extinction in ABA

Support & Connect with Us ☕️ Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/abachapt... 💼 LinkedIn:   / abachapterchat   👥 Reddit:   / abachapterchat   Welcome back to ABA Chapter Chat! After listening, try a few example questions from our comprehensive study guide below, and don’t forget to comment your answers! In this episode of ABA Chapter Chat we take a deep dive into Chapter 24 of Applied Behavior Analysis by Cooper et. al. 3rd edition. This chapter discusses how to define extinction as a procedure, process, and principle and clarifies the distinction between procedural and functional forms of extinction. The text goes into detail about different types of extinction procedures based on the type of reinforcement maintaining the behavior (positive, negative, or automatic), secondary effects of extinction such as extinction bursts and spontaneous recovery, and factors affecting resistance to extinction such as schedules of reinforcement, motivating operations, and response effort. The author provides practical guidelines for applying extinction effectively in real-world settings and discusses when not to use extinction as a singular intervention. Take a deep dive into this chapter and test your knowledge with a few example questions from our comprehensive study guide. Be sure to comment your answers below! Happy listening! 1. What is extinction in the context of applied behavior analysis (ABA)? 2. What are the three forms of extinction procedures? 3. What is an extinction burst, and why is it important? [00:00] Introduction: What is Extinction in Operant Conditioning? – Breaking Bad Habits and More [01:00] Extinction Basics – Three Key Aspects: Tactic, Process, and Principle [02:00] “Ignoring” vs. True Extinction – The Role of Function in Behavior [03:30] Example of Moira – Why Ignoring Doesn’t Always Work [04:30] Types of Extinction – Positive, Negative, and Automatic Reinforcement Explained [06:00] Automatic Reinforcement – When the Behavior is Its Own Reward [07:30] Real-World Solutions – Masking Sensory Feedback for Behaviors like Skin Scratching [08:30] Extinction Bursts – Why the Behavior Often Gets Worse Before It Improves [09:30] Other Side Effects – Response Variation, Magnitude Increase, and Spontaneous Recovery [11:00] Challenges in Real Life – Resurgence of Old Behaviors, Red Flags, and When Extinction Isn’t Ideal [13:00] Cooper’s Nine Guidelines for Effective Extinction [13:30] #1: Withhold All Reinforcers, #2: Be Consistent, #3: Reinforce Alternatives, #4: Give Clear Instructions [15:00] #5: Plan for Extinction Bursts, #6: Increase Extinction Trials, #7: Get Everyone on Board [16:00] Final Tips – Control Reinforcement, Guard Against Unintended Extinction of Positive Behavior, Stay Patient [17:00] When Not to Use Extinction – Safety Concerns, Limited Control, Time Constraints, and Imitation Risks [18:00] Wrapping Up – Extinction as a Tool: When to Use It, and When It’s Not the Best Fit