In Behavior Modification, Extinction Occurs When

question 55

Multiple Choice

In behavior modification, extinction occurs when:

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

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