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Kind Extinction: A Procedural Variation on Traditional Extinction.

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Kind extinction, a modified procedure, effectively reduces interfering behaviors by providing positive regard contingent on behavior. This approach also increases alternative behaviors and is rated as acceptable by caregivers and staff.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Behavioral Psychology

Background:

  • Operant extinction is effective but often poorly preferred by stakeholders.
  • Need for more socially valid and compassionate behavioral interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of "kind extinction."
  • Assess caregiver and staff acceptability of the modified procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Implemented "kind extinction" with escape and tangible extinction.
  • Provided positive regard contingent on interfering behavior.
  • Measured changes in interfering and alternative behaviors.

Main Results:

  • Large and rapid decreases in interfering behavior.
  • Significant increases in alternative behavior.
  • High acceptability ratings from caregivers and staff.

Conclusions:

  • "Kind extinction" is an effective and socially valid modification.
  • This procedure can enhance compassion in applied behavior analysis.
  • Positive regard can be a powerful reinforcer in behavioral interventions.