If following the behavior,the reinforcer that was maintaining the behavior is removed and the behavior decreases it is called ____________.If a positive reinforcer the person had already acquired is removed following the behavior and the behavior decreases it is called ____________.
A) extinction;negative punishment
B) negative punishment;extinction
C) negative reinforcement;negative punishment
D) extinction;negative reinforcement

Question

If following the behavior,the reinforcer that was maintaining the behavior is removed and the behavior decreases it is called ____________.If a positive reinforcer the person had already acquired is removed following the behavior and the behavior decreases it is called ____________.​
A) ​extinction;negative punishment
B) ​negative punishment;extinction
C) ​negative reinforcement;negative punishment
D) ​extinction;negative reinforcement

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In the first scenario where the reinforcer maintaining the behavior is removed and the behavior decreases, it is referred to as extinction. In the second scenario where a positive reinforcer is removed and behavior decreases, it is referred to as negative punishment.

If Following the Behavior,the Reinforcer That Was Maintaining the Behavior