When you use extinction for the previous approximation during shaping,_______________ occurs and novel behaviors emerge.You then reinforce one of the novel behaviors that is a closer approximation to the target behavior.
A)a discriminative stimulus
B)spontaneous recovery
C)intermittent reinforcement
D)an extinction burst

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Extinction bursts often occur when the previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced. During this burst, novel behaviors may emerge in an attempt to receive reinforcement. By reinforcing one of these novel behaviors that is a closer approximation to the target behavior, shaping can continue and the animal can reach the final target behavior. Therefore, choice D is the best option. The other options (A, B, and C) do not describe the process of shaping via extinction and novel behaviors.

When You Use Extinction for the Previous Approximation During Shaping,_______________