Suppose One's Roommate Has Gotten into the Bad Habit of Talking

question 25

Multiple Choice

Suppose one's roommate has gotten into the bad habit of talking whenever the roommate is trying to study. The roommate decides to ignore this habit. This is an example of:

• A) extinction.
• B) distancing.
• C) reinforcement of alternative behaviors.
• D) delayed reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Relationships

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