Curtailing the Performance of Dysfunctional Behaviours by Eliminating Whatever Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

Curtailing the performance of dysfunctional behaviours by eliminating whatever is reinforcing them is known as:

• A)positive reinforcement
• B)valence
• C)punishment
• D)extinction
• E)negative reinforcement

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