Reinstatement
When following a successful extinction procedure, the extinguished behavior reemerges because reinforcement for that behavior becomes available noncontingently.
H. Selecting and Implementing Interventions
Renewal
When a behavior that was reduced or eliminated in one environment or context emerges in a new environment.
Resurgence
The reemergence of an extinguished behavior, when the reinforcement for an alternative replacement behavior is discontinued (extinction) or when reinforcement is thinned too quickly.
Risk-benefit analysis
A deliberate evaluation of the potential risks (e.g., limitations, side effects, cost) and benefits (e.g., treatment outcomes, efficiency, savings) associated with a given intervention.
Spontaneous recovery
The temporary reappearance of a behavior that was previously extinguished for a period of time.
Test your ABA Terminology ➠ Unwanted Effects in Responding
Test your knowledge of reinforcement and punishment procedures. PTB founder Dana Meller addresses the temporary effect in responding that is expected to occur during the implementation of the treatment procedures. Included, Dana contrasts the occurrence of a temporary increase in challenging behavior in an extinction procedure.
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Transient effects
A temporary effect; when a reinforcer or punisher is removed, it should be expected that a change in responding can occur (for the worse) above or below baseline levels but
Treatment drift
The shift/drift of the implementation of a treatment procedure away from the prescribed implementation.
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Treatment integrity
The extent to which a treatment procedure is implemented as planned and outlined.