Attention ExtinctionExtinction is an effective technique used to reduce unwanted behaviors by removing the reinforcement that maintains them. Though the behavior may temporarily increase during the process (extinction bu... More, also known as planned ignoringPlanned Ignoring is a behavior reduction strategy in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) where attention or reinforcement is intentionally withheld when a specific, inappropriate ... More, is a strategy used in AppliedApplied means that the behaviors targeted for change in ABA are important and meaningful in everyday life, helping to improve the person’s quality of life or social functioning. Example A ... More BehaviorBehavior refers to any activity or action that living organisms engage in, which can be observed, measured, and analyzed. It encompasses all interactions an organism has with its environment, inc... More Analysis (ABA) to decrease the frequencyIn Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), frequency refers to the number of times a specific behavior occurs during a given observation period. This is a basic measurement that tracks how often a behavior h... More of a behavior by withholding attention or other reinforcing responses that typically follow the behavior. The goal is to remove the reinforcementReinforcement is a fundamental concept in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and behavioral psychology. It refers to any consequence that follows a behavior and increases the likelihood that the behavior... More (usually attention) that maintains the behavior, making it less likely to occur in the future. This approach is commonly used for behaviors that are maintained by attention-seeking.
Example
A student named Max frequently shouts out in class to get the teacher’s attention. Each time he shouts, the teacher typically stops what they’re doing and tells Max to be quiet, providing him with attention. To address this behavior, the teacher implements attention extinction by withholding all attention when Max shouts out. Instead of giving him any reaction, the teacher continues with the lesson and only acknowledges Max when he raises his hand quietly. Over time, without the reinforcement of attention, Max’s shouting behavior decreases.