An Extinction Burst is defined as “The expected and temporary escalations in the frequency, duration, and/or intensity of a maladaptive ‘target’ behavior.”
In layman’s terms, it is a ‘tantrum’ thrown by those who are told their behavior is not acceptable. TikTok user @OhhThatsRich recently posted a video explaining how that concept applies to modern US conservatives. He lays out the history of the current Extinction Burst that started with the election of President Obama, and explains why conservatives continue to rage even though they’ve won full control of the US government.
