Bob has learned that he can usually get what he wants from his parents if he keeps whining for something. One day Bob starts whining in the toy store because he wants a GI Joe action figure. His father refuses to give it to him and ignores his whining. What will happen?
A) generalization
B) extinction
C) spontaneous recovery
D) discrimination

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The behavior of whining has been reinforced in the past by Bob's parents giving him what he wants. However, when his father ignores his whining in the toy store, this behavior is no longer reinforced and it eventually fades away. This phenomenon is called extinction.

Bob Has Learned That He Can Usually Get What He