If a behaviour is increasing in probability,we can be certain that it is not being
A)extinguished.
B)positively reinforced.
C)learned.
D)negatively reinforced.
E)modelled.

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If a behavior is increasing in probability, it cannot be extinguished. Extinction is the process of decreasing the probability of a behavior by no longer reinforcing it. Therefore, if a behavior is increasing in probability, it is unlikely to be undergoing extinction. The other options (B, C, D, and E) are all possible explanations for why a behavior might be increasing in probability.

If a Behaviour Is Increasing in Probability,we Can Be Certain