Extinguish

Definition

Extinguish refers to the process of eliminating or reducing unwanted behavior by removing the reinforcement that maintains it. It involves withholding rewards or consequences that previously reinforced the behavior.

Related terms

Punishment:

Punishment is an aversive consequence or event used to decrease or suppress unwanted behavior.

Extinction Burst: An extinction burst refers to an initial increase in the frequency, intensity, or duration of a behavior when it is no longer reinforced.

Spontaneous Recovery:

Spontaneous recovery refers to the temporary reemergence of an extinguished behavior after a period of time has passed without reinforcement.