Fred has failed to appreciate his employees when they perform well, which has resulted in poor performances. This is an example of ____.
A)termination
B)elimination
C)negative reinforcement
D)extinction
E)arbitration

Question

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Extinction is the withdrawing or failing to provide a reinforcing consequence. When this occurs, motivation is reduced and the behavior is extinguished, or eliminated.

Fred Has Failed to Appreciate His Employees When They Perform