This episode explains extinction as a process of breaking the functional relation between a behavior and the reinforcer that has maintained it. The discussion emphasizes that extinction must match the behavior’s actual function and cannot be reduced to simply ignoring a person. It also explores extinction bursts, ethical concerns, and the importance of pairing extinction with teaching more appropriate ways to access reinforcement.

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.