Ignoring the behavior amounts to extinction only when the behavior is:
A) occurring excessively
B) negatively reinforced
C) reinforced by attention
D) not severe

Question

Ignoring the behavior amounts to extinction only when the behavior is:​
A) ​occurring excessively
B) ​negatively reinforced
C) ​reinforced by attention
D) ​not severe

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ignoring the behavior only leads to extinction when the behavior is reinforced by attention, meaning that the behavior is maintained by receiving attention from others. If the behavior is negatively reinforced or severe, simply ignoring it may not be enough to cause extinction.

Ignoring the Behavior Amounts to Extinction Only When the Behavior