When an extinction burst occurs, it suggests that the organism ____.
A) has learned to expect a reward
B) no longer expects a reward
C) has learned to expect a negative consequence
D) no longer expects a negative consequence

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An extinction burst occurs when behavior that was previously reinforced no longer produces a reward. During the extinction phase, the organism may engage in a temporary increase in the behavior, sometimes called an extinction burst, in an attempt to receive the previously expected reward. This suggests that the organism has learned to expect a reward and is attempting to obtain it through increased behavior.

When an Extinction Burst Occurs, It Suggests That the Organism