Which of the following is NOT true concerning the use of extinction and reinforcement together?
A) the problem behavior decreases
B) the probability of spontaneous recovery decreases
C) extinction is generally more effective when it is used alone
D) alternative behavior increases

Question

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the use of extinction and reinforcement together?​
A) ​the problem behavior decreases
B) ​the probability of spontaneous recovery decreases
C) ​extinction is generally more effective when it is used alone
D) ​alternative behavior increases

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Extinction is generally less effective when used alone because it can increase the rate of behavior temporarily before decreasing it. However, when used in conjunction with reinforcement of alternative behaviors, extinction can be very effective in reducing problem behavior. The other three choices are true when using extinction and reinforcement together.

Which of the Following Is NOT True Concerning the Use