The Automatic Reduction in the Strength or Vigor of a Response

question 127

Multiple Choice

The automatic reduction in the strength or vigor of a response to a repeated stimulus is called

• A) contingent reinforcement.
• B) shaping.
• C) habituation.
• D) operant conditioning.
• E) classical conditioning.

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