In Behaviour Modification, Extinction Occurs When

question 144

Multiple Choice

In behaviour modification, extinction occurs when

• A)a behaviour decreases in frequency because no consequence follows it.
• B)employees receive reinforcement less often now than in the past.
• C)employees receive more reinforcement than they should receive.
• D)employees are forced to leave the organization.
• E)a behaviour decreases in frequency because it is punished more than reinforced.

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