Describe the use of extinction for Willy's problem behavior:
A)When Willy engages in his problem behavior,staff should provide physical guidance to make him complete the task
B)When Willy engages in the problem behavior,staff should no longer provide physical guidance
C)When Willy engages in the problem behavior,staff should no longer argue with him.
D)When Willy engages in the problem behavior,continue to explain why he should engage in the requested behavior

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Extinction involves removing the reinforcement that maintains a behavior. If arguing with Willy reinforces his problem behavior, stopping the argument removes that reinforcement.

Describe the Use of Extinction for Willy's Problem Behavior