Following extinction, the best action is to:

• A. remove the group.
• B. continue with the planned program.
• C. terminate the program and develop a new one.
• D. punish the consumer's whenever the behavior occurs.

Answer: (B)

Extinction means withholding reinforcement for a behavior that was previously reinforced, so the behavior should gradually fade as the reinforcement stops. After extinction begins, the best course is to keep following the planned program and stay consistent. Persisting with the intervention ensures the change continues and prevents the behavior from returning if reinforcement is reintroduced later. Sometimes you’ll see a temporary bump in the behavior or more variability at first, but with steady application, the unwanted behavior continues to decrease. Punishing the person or abruptly stopping the intervention would not support the extinction process and could worsen outcomes or lead to relapse. Maintaining the plan allows for data-driven adjustments and the reinforcement of alternative, appropriate behaviors when they occur.