Just heard about the extinction burst theory on DU. Now looking for psychology cheat sheets.

[Baitball Blogger]

Okay, so I like to write and I thought there had to be a book out there that has a layman's dictionary of psychological theories and behavioral terms. Thought that having such a reference book would be helpful in developing characters, and also point me in the right direction for further research.

Anyone know if such a book exists?

[Bernardo de La Paz]

1. Great short clip posted by Figarosmom

[Baitball Blogger]

8. Yep. That's the one that inspired this post:

[Bernardo de La Paz]

2. Extinction of behaviour, not of species or people

(Let's keep this on the level, folks, and not dive to the bottom of death threats/hopes.)

Extinction is a behavioral phenomenon observed in both operantly conditioned and classically conditioned behavior, which manifests itself by fading of non-reinforced conditioned response over time. When operant behavior that has been previously reinforced no longer produces reinforcing consequences, the behavior gradually returns to operant levels (to the frequency of the behavior previous to learning, which may or may not be zero).[1][2]

An extinction burst will often occur when the extinction procedure has just begun. This usually consists of a sudden and temporary increase in the response's frequency, followed by the eventual decline and extinction of the behavior targeted for elimination. Novel behavior, or emotional responses or aggressive behavior, may also occur.[2]

For example, a pigeon has been reinforced to peck an electronic button. During its training history, every time the pigeon pecked the button, it will have received a small amount of bird seed as a reinforcer. Thus, whenever the bird is hungry, it will peck the button to receive food. However, if the button were to be turned off, the hungry pigeon will first try pecking the button just as it has in the past. When no food is forthcoming, the bird will likely try repeatedly. After a period of frantic activity, in which their pecking behavior yields no result, the pigeon's pecking will decrease in frequency.

[yardwork]

4. Interesting. Are we seeing MAGA in the "burst" stage?

[Bernardo de La Paz]

7. Yes, I think so. Their celebratory cruelty is provoking a backlash from the real America (diverse, progressive). . . nt

[Bernardo de La Paz]

3. Links

https://kottke.org/25/02/extinction-burst-explains-maga-voters-racist-anger
Has a transcript of the (short) video.

https://youarenotsosmart.com/2010/07/07/extinction-burst/
https://www.adinaaba.com/post/extinction-bursts-in-aba
https://specialedresource.com/what-are-extinction-bursts

Distantly related, but a useful technique for these times: Grey Rock Method
https://www.powerofpositivity.com/grey-rock-method/

[Sympthsical]

5. In what context?

In humans, behavior is extremely complex - particularly in social, political, or cultural contexts.

I use Applied Behavioral Analysis in my job working with children with autism, so extinction theory is something that occurs, that we make note of, and we consider part of the process when trying to modify behaviors towards functionality and increased socialization.

But even that isn't without controversy. There are some who are opposed to this approach, because they think it too Skinnerian.

But eh, it works.

So if you're looking for things along the lines of extinction theory, you can just do a quick research of ABA and see all the component parts that go along with it when we're analyzing human behaviors.

My personal favorite is oppositional defiant disorder. That's a fun one to navigate.

Anyway, to answer your question. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is what's used to list out mental disorders, treatments, and symptoms. There are write ups of it more friendly to laymen.

If you google DSM and layperson or laymen, you'll find lots of places with the information you're seeking.

[Baitball Blogger]

9. Oh fun!

Thank you so much. My brain is salivating.

[Nevilledog]

6. Basic and applied research on extinction bursts

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9868065/

[Baitball Blogger]

10. Thank you!

[Nevilledog]

11. YW