The inconsistent use of extinction often results in highly persistent undesirable behavior.

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Inconsistent use of extinction (meaning not consistently reinforcing a behavior) can lead to the behavior persisting because the individual may still be seeking the reinforcement they previously received for that behavior. This is known as an extinction burst, where the behavior may even temporarily increase before eventually decreasing. Therefore, inconsistent use of extinction can result in highly persistent undesirable behavior.

The Inconsistent Use of Extinction Often Results in Highly Persistent