The Removal of an Expected Reinforcement That Results in a Decrease

question 41

Multiple Choice

The removal of an expected reinforcement that results in a decrease in the frequency of a behavior is known as ______.

• A) extinction
• B) behavioral adaptation
• C) flooding
• D) assertiveness training

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