Bob Has Learned That He Can Usually Get What He

question 158

Multiple Choice

Bob has learned that he can usually get what he wants from his parents if he keeps whining for something. One day Bob starts whining in the toy store because he wants an action figure. His father refuses to give it to him and ignores his whining. What process is likely to happen as a result?

• A) generalization
• B) extinction
• C) spontaneous recovery
• D) negative reinforcement

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