When a manager uses ________ to lessen the likelihood of a behavior being repeated,he or she avoids providing any positive consequences as a result of that behavior.
A) extinction
B) reversibility
C) enactive mastery
D) negative reinforcement

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Extinction is the process of reducing the likelihood of a behavior being repeated by removing any reinforcement or positive consequences associated with it. This can be achieved by ignoring the behavior or withholding any rewards or recognition that may have been given previously. This is different from negative reinforcement, which involves punishing or removing negative consequences to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. Reversibility and enactive mastery are not relevant to this concept.

When a Manager Uses ________ to Lessen the Likelihood of a Behavior