One law states that if the behavior is followed by no consequence (neither a positive nor a negative contingent consequence)the behavior will extinguish over time.Identify the law.
A) Extinction principle or law
B) Receding principle or law
C) Law of precedence
D) Law of withdrawal

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The extinction principle or law states that if a behavior is not followed by a consequence, it will cease over time. In other words, if a behavior is not reinforced or punished, it will eventually disappear. This is because the behavior is not meeting the individual's needs or goals, so it becomes irrelevant and unnecessary. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

One Law States That If the Behavior Is Followed by No