What Happens When a Conditioned Response Is Extinguished

question 78

Multiple Choice

What happens when a conditioned response is extinguished?

• A) The conditioned stimulus becomes anhibitor.
• B) The conditioned stimulus no longer signals that the unconditioned stimulus will follow
• C) The association between the unconditioned stimulus and the unconditioned response is forgotten.
• D) The association between the conditioned stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus is forgotten.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

The process of increasing desired behaviors by removing or avoiding a negative stimulus.

OB Mod

Stands for Organizational Behavior Modification, which is a technique used to improve productivity and behavior in the workplace by applying principles of behavioral psychology.

Reinforcement Schedules

In behavioral psychology, plans or timetables for when and how often reinforcement for a desired behavior is given.

Fixed Interval

A fixed interval is a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, commonly used in behavior conditioning and training.