Antecedent Strategies
Extinction
Functions of Behavior
100

BT says "First work, then play".  

Premack 

100

What is extinction? 

Withholding reinforcement for a behavior that was previously reinforced. 

100

Mom says "it's time to brush your teeth" client runs outside. What is the function? 

Escape 

200

BT says "In 5 minutes break will be over". 

Priming 

200

What is extinction burst?

occurs when there is an increase in the frequency or intensity of the unwanted behavior

200

Client is alone in bedroom waving his/her hand in face. 

Automatic

300

BT shows client a schedule with all of the upcoming activities. This schedule includes pictures along with the time. 

Visual 

300

What behavior was put on extinction?

BT asks client "are you ready to work on washing hands". Client makes farting sound. BT asks again and prompts client to use words. 

300

A mother and daughter go grocery shopping at Target. As the mother and daughter walk by the toy section, the daughter asks for a toy. Mom says, "no" you have enough toys at home. The daughter throws herself on the floor and screams. 

Tangible/Access 

400

BT says, "Do you want to work for iPad or kinetic sand?"

Options

400

True or False? When extinction is first applied, behaviors get worse before they get better?

True

400

During math class, all of the students are working quietly on a math worksheet. At one point, a student starts making farting noises and his classmates laugh. The student does it again. 

Attention 

500

BT shows client a timer to inform client that he/she has 5 minutes left of break. What is the timer?

Visual