Which of the Following Statements Concerning Extinction Is FALSE

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning extinction is FALSE?

• A)Extinction works best when coupled with the reinforcement of a desired substitute behaviour.
• B)Behaviours learned under delayed or partial reinforcement schedules are more difficult to extinguish than those learned under continuous, immediate reinforcement.
• C)Extinction can be successful in reducing an unwanted behaviour by removing the reinforcer of that behaviour.
• D)Using the application of an unpleasant stimulus after an unwanted behaviour, extinction can reduce the probability of that behaviour occurring again.
• E)Behaviours which are eliminated through extinction may reappear if they become positively reinforced again.

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