When extinction occurs for a behavior that was continuously reinforced
A)the behavior decreases rapidly
B)the behavior decreases more gradually
C)the behavior does not decrease
D)the behavior increases

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When extinction occurs for a behavior that was continuously reinforced, the behavior decreases rapidly. This is because the animal or person has learned that the behavior no longer leads to the expected reinforcement.

When Extinction Occurs for a Behavior That Was Continuously Reinforced