Once a behavior is no longer reinforced,it often increases in frequency,duration,or intensity before it decreases.This phenomenon is called a(n)
A)extinction side effect
B)extinction effect
C)extinction burst
D)transition phase

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Extinction burst is a phenomenon where a behavior increases in frequency, duration or intensity after reinforcement is removed. This occurs because the individual is trying to engage in the behavior in the hopes of receiving reinforcement again. Eventually, if reinforcement is consistently not given, the behavior will decrease in frequency, duration or intensity.

Once a Behavior Is No Longer Reinforced,it Often Increases in Frequency,duration,or