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The most effective alternative process [to punishment] is probably extinction. This takes time but is much more rapid than allowing the response to be forgotten. The technique seems to be relatively free of objectionable by-products. We recommend it, for example when we suggest that a parent 'pay no attention' to objectionable behavior on the part of his child. If the child's behavior is strong only because it has been reinforced by 'getting a rise out of' the parent, it will disappear when this consequence is no longer forthcoming. (p. 192)

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B.F. Skinner

Science and Human Behavior

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I__ getting my stuff,_ he said, and bolted for the steps.__ou don__ have to move out,_ Astrid called after him.Sam stopped halfway up the steps. __h, I__ sorry. Is that the voice of the council telling me where I can go?___here__ no point having a town council if you think you don__ have to listen to it,_ Astrid said. She was using her patient voice, trying to calm the situation. __am, if you ignore us, no one will pay attention.___uess what, Astrid, they__e already ignoring you. The only reason anyone pays any attention to you and the others is because they__e scared of Edilio__ soldiers._ He thumped his chest. __nd even more scared of me.