Assignment task: Based on the following article:
Lerman, D. & Iwata, B (1996). Developing a technology for the use of operant extinction in clinical settings: An examination of basic and applied research. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 29, 345 - 382l
1. There are several characteristics of responding during extinction. During extinction, for example, one often sees an initial increase in the response frequency, duration, or magnitude. This is referred to as the extinction burst. Please describe the example of this that is noted in the article.
2. Extinction has also been associated with an increase in non-aggressive responses, often referred to as agitated behavior. Please give some examples of this that are likely to occur in humans.
3. Exposure to extinction in the presence of one stimulus can lead to an increase in the behavior in the presence of another stimulus. This is referred to as positive contrast. Please give an example of this from the article.
4. Please define disinhibition.
5. Please name a variable that can be manipulated to improve the effectiveness of extinction.