PSYB45H3 Lecture Notes - Condom, Pethidine, Reinforcement
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Lec 5, chapter 5 extinction ; basic principle of behaviour. A lot of it is from 30s, 40s with skinner. When a response previously reinforced is not followed by any reinforcement, the person is less likely to engage in that behaviour again. If contingency no longer exists, behaviour goes to zero think of abc: Louise , 26 , migraines since 13 years old , interventions unsuccessful , demerol provided temporary relief. Could have a really bad face in pain that could get positive reinforcement from those people. Read article on louise!!!!!!!! will be on exam! different examples of extinction: Turning a key . (can say it is an extinction process if) the lock is broken, therefore no longer reinforced. Telling . a joke and the audience not laughing. Trying to use a condom and failing. Calling . a friend and they don"t ever pick up.
