Term ID: T4858

Response Burst

/response-burst/
Temporary increase in behavior frequency that often occurs when reinforcement is initially discontinued.
Example: Brief escalation of tantrums or problem behaviors when attention or rewards are first removed during treatment.

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Reference: Skinner (1953)