A puppy has begun to cry and bark in order to be let into the house. To extinguish this response, you would
A)let the puppy in the house.
B)ignore the crying, letting the puppy in when quiet.
C)swat the puppy with a newspaper whenever it cried.
D)let the puppy in when it cries, then swat it with a newspaper.

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Ignoring the crying and only letting the puppy in when it is quiet is an example of extinguishing a behavior by not reinforcing it. By not responding to the crying and barking, the puppy learns that these actions do not lead to being let inside, which should reduce or eliminate the behavior over time.

A Puppy Has Begun to Cry and Bark in Order