Extinction of a positively reinforced behavior involves removal of the _________ following the behavior:
A) behavior
B) aversive stimulus
C) positive reinforcer
D) A and C

Question

Extinction of a positively reinforced behavior involves removal of the _________ following the behavior:​
A) ​behavior
B) ​aversive stimulus
C) ​positive reinforcer
D) ​A and C

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Extinction of a behavior that is positively reinforced involves removal of the positive reinforcer that was previously maintaining the behavior. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

Extinction of a Positively Reinforced Behavior Involves Removal of the _________