Robert dances in the end zone whenever he scores a touchdown,because the fans give him a standing ovation for doing so.When the fans no longer give him a standing ovation for his dancing,Robert stops dancing in the end zone.This is an example of:
A) punishment
B) extinction of a negatively reinforced behavior
C) a latency period
D) extinction of a positively reinforced behavior

Question

Robert dances in the end zone whenever he scores a touchdown,because the fans give him a standing ovation for doing so.When the fans no longer give him a standing ovation for his dancing,Robert stops dancing in the end zone.This is an example of:​
A) ​punishment
B) ​extinction of a negatively reinforced behavior
C) ​a latency period
D) ​extinction of a positively reinforced behavior

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Robert is positively reinforced for dancing in the end zone by receiving a standing ovation from the fans. When the positive reinforcement (standing ovation) is no longer present, the behavior (dancing in the end zone) is extinguished.

Robert Dances in the End Zone Whenever He Scores a Touchdown,because