During an extinction burst, the behavior may temporarily increase in which aspects?

An extinction burst is a phenomenon observed in behavior modification, particularly in the context of applied behavior analysis. When an established behavior is no longer reinforced, individuals often respond initially with an increase in that behavior's occurrence. This encompasses several aspects of behavior that can increase temporarily.

The correct choice highlights that during an extinction burst, behavior may increase in frequency, duration, or intensity.

• Frequency refers to how many times the behavior occurs within a specific timeframe. During an extinction burst, a person might engage in the behavior more often as they attempt to regain the previous reinforcement.

• Duration refers to how long the behavior lasts when it occurs. In this case, an individual might engage in the behavior for a longer time as they try to elicit a response or reward that has been removed.

• Intensity pertains to the strength or severity of the behavior. For instance, a child may exhibit a tantrum that is more intense or emotional as a response to the lack of reinforcement.

Other options present variations of these aspects but do not encapsulate the correct response as effectively as the chosen answer. While behavior can manifest in terms of rate, length, and force, these terms do not accurately or comprehensively describe the characteristics that change during an extinction burst compared to the