Extinction in operant conditioning occurs when the ____.
A) neutral stimulus does not get reinforced
B) conditioned stimulus is presented without the unconditioned stimulus
C) behavior is no longer reinforced
D) individual consciously chooses not to engage in the behavior

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Extinction in operant conditioning occurs when the behavior is no longer reinforced. This means that the individual no longer receives a reward or punishment for the behavior, which leads to a decrease in the frequency of the behavior over time. A, B, and D do not accurately describe the process of extinction in operant conditioning.

Extinction in Operant Conditioning Occurs When the ____