¶ … Extinguishing the behavior through negative reinforcement Differential reinforcement of high-rate behaviors: positive reinforcement of desired behaviors

Antecedent: The teacher asks the student to clean up the cafeteria tables.

Behavior: The student is disrespectful and kicks over a garbage can.

Consequence: The student is given a 'time out' in the classroom with his head down.

Negative reinforcement of problem behavior

Unintended consequence: Defiant student gets to leave and not clean up classroom.

Antecedent: Teacher is not paying attention to Alicia and is helping another student with an assignment.

Behavior: Alicia tries to get the teachers' attention by banging on the metal chair with her heels.

Consequence: Teacher reprimands Alicia.

Negative reinforcement

Unintended consequence: Alicia gets teacher's attention, and some attention is better than...

Antecedent: Ashley is denied request for an extra ticket.
Behavior: Ashley whines for another ticket.

Consequence: The teacher gives in to Ashley and complies with her request.

Unintended consequence: Ashley realizes she can get her way through whining.

Appendix 3

1a. First, the reason for Karen's disruptive behavior must be determined. If Karen is seeking attention, the current consequence of being made an example of and being asked to leave the classroom satisfies rather than extinguishes the reasons…