This episode explores how behavior change can be produced by reinforcing more adaptive behavior rather than simply suppressing challenging behavior. The discussion examines differential reinforcement of alternative behavior, other behavior, and low rates of behavior, showing how reinforcement schedules can be arranged so that the more efficient choice is also the more appropriate one. It emphasizes how extinction and reinforcement work together to shift behavior toward safer and more functional outcomes.

This podcast was generated by NotebookLM based on the contents of the textbook Applied Behavior Analysis, Third Edition, 2020, by Cooper, Heron, & Heward. The views expressed in the podcast are not meant to represent those of the authors or the instructor for this class. The podcast is also not meant as a replacement for reading and reviewing the course material.