Eliminating any reinforcement that is maintaining a behaviour is called:
A)positive reinforcement.
B)negative reinforcement.
C)extinction.
D)punishment.

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Extinction is the process of eliminating any reinforcement that is maintaining a behavior, which decreases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future. Positive reinforcement involves adding a desirable stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, while negative reinforcement involves the removal of an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. Punishment involves adding an aversive stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Eliminating Any Reinforcement That Is Maintaining a Behaviour Is Called