In Extinction,the __________________ Is Eliminated Following the Occurrence of the Behavior

question 36

Short Answer

In extinction,the __________________ is eliminated following the occurrence of the behavior.

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Definitions:

Extinction

In behavior psychology, the gradual disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

Operant Conditioning

The technique of adjusting the intensity of an action by applying encouragements or deterrents.

Voluntary Behavior

Actions undertaken by an individual that are done by choice, without external compulsion.

Shaping Successive Approximations

A behavior modification technique that reinforces behaviors progressively closer to the desired behavior, used effectively in both humans and animals.