When Reinforcement for a Behavior Is Removed, the Consequence Will

question 77

Multiple Choice

When reinforcement for a behavior is removed, the consequence will be ​

• A)an immediate weakening and eventual disappearance of the behavior.
• B)a brief increase in the frequency with which the behavior is performed, followed by the weakening and eventual disappearance of the behavior.
• C)the emergence of superstitious behavior designed to reinstitute the reinforcement.
• D)unpredictable unless more information about the nature of the behavior is provided.

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