To determine the importance of the contingency, it is better to use noncontingent reinforcers, rather than simply to stop giving the reinforcers (extinction).

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Using noncontingent reinforcers instead of simply stopping reinforcement (extinction) allows for continued reinforcement of behavior even if the contingency is not present, which may help to maintain the behavior and prevent extinction bursts or other negative effects of extinction.

To Determine the Importance of the Contingency, It Is Better