If reinforcement for the behavior occurs during the process of extinction,the behavior will:
A) decrease more rapidly
B) be unaffected by the reinforcement
C) decrease less rapidly
D) immediately become extinguished

Question

If reinforcement for the behavior occurs during the process of extinction,the behavior will:​
A) ​decrease more rapidly
B) ​be unaffected by the reinforcement
C) ​decrease less rapidly
D) ​immediately become extinguished

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Extinction is the process of gradually eliminating the occurrence of a behavior by withholding reinforcement. If reinforcement still occurs during the extinction process, the behavior may decrease less rapidly because the individual is still receiving some form of reinforcement. This is known as an extinction burst, where the behavior initially increases before eventually decreasing. Therefore, the correct option is C - the behavior will decrease less rapidly.

If Reinforcement for the Behavior Occurs During the Process of Extinction,the