Why Should Extinction Be Used in Combination with Reinforcement-Based Procedures

question 160

Multiple Choice

Why should extinction be used in combination with reinforcement-based procedures?

• A) to ensure effectiveness of the extinction procedure
• B) to eliminate the need for a punishment procedure
• C) to reduce the response effort and resistance to extinction
• D) to reduce undesirable effects such as extinction bursts and aggression

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