Extinction occurs when a previously reinforced behavior is ____________ reinforced.
A) continuously
B) intermittently
C) no longer
D) A and B

Question

Extinction occurs when a previously reinforced behavior is ____________ reinforced.​
A) ​continuously
B) ​intermittently
C) ​no longer
D) ​A and B

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Extinction occurs when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced. This means that the reinforcement stops, and the behavior becomes less frequent, eventually disappearing altogether. Continuous and intermittent reinforcement are types of reinforcement, not extinction.

Extinction Occurs When a Previously Reinforced Behavior Is ____________ Reinforced