To reduce the frequency of Lucille's disruptive behavior in the hospital, Allyon and Michael used
A) Positive Reinforcement
B) Negative Reinforcement
C) Positive Punishment
D) Negative Punishment
E) Cognitive behavior therapy
F) Extinction

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Extinction is the gradual decrease in frequency and intensity of a behavior when it is no longer reinforced or rewarded. In this case, Lucille's disruptive behavior may have been reinforced by attention from hospital staff or others. By ignoring the behavior (i.e. not reinforcing it), Allyon and Michael may have been able to reduce the frequency of Lucille's disruptive behavior in the hospital. This can be a helpful strategy for managing behaviors that are attention-seeking or reinforced by social interactions.

To Reduce the Frequency of Lucille's Disruptive Behavior in the Hospital