Author Question: One problem with extinction as a way of reducing the frequency of potentially harmful behavior is ... (Read 73 times)

lunatika · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

One problem with extinction as a way of reducing the frequency of potentially harmful behavior is that _________.

a. the behavior on extinction sometimes increases at first
b. the results are not durable
c. it is not covered by medical insurance
d. ultimately, it makes the problem worse

Question 2

When a student repeatedly behaves in an inappropriate way, probably the teacher's first step should be to ______.

a. have the child tested by the school psychologist
b. develop a plan for applying punishment
c. use differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior
d. try to discover what is reinforcing the behavior