The reappearance of a learned response after extinction has occurred is called ________.
A) counterconditioning
B) instinctive drift
C) spontaneous recovery
D) stimulus discrimination

Question

The reappearance of a learned response after extinction has occurred is called ________.
A) counterconditioning 
B) instinctive drift
C) spontaneous recovery 
D) stimulus discrimination

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Spontaneous recovery refers to the reappearance of a previously extinguished response after a period of time has passed, without further training or reinforcement.

The Reappearance of a Learned Response After Extinction Has Occurred