Behavior is more likely to reoccur if
A)there is intrinsic reinforcement.
B)it has been reinforced.
C)it is extinct.
D)it has been punished.

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Behavior that has been reinforced is more likely to reoccur because reinforcement increases the frequency of a behavior. Intrinsic reinforcement (A) may also increase the likelihood of behavior, but the question does not provide enough information to suggest that this is occurring. Extinction (C) occurs when the reinforcement for a behavior is removed, leading to a decrease in behavior. Punishment (D) decreases the likelihood of behavior, so it would not increase the likelihood of a behavior reoccurring.

Behavior Is More Likely to Reoccur If