Which classroom behaviour strategy applies extinction?

Correct answer: Ignoring. Extinction means withholding reinforcement, such as attention, so that a behaviour gradually decreases; in class this is done by ignoring the behaviour.

• Redirecting: Redirecting steers the student to a different activity rather than removing reinforcement.
• Rewarding: Rewarding reinforces behaviour and would strengthen it.
• Discouraging: Discouraging is a form of disapproval or punishment, not extinction.