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The patient states she has been using an illegal drug for the last nine years. Based on the information included in the chart, which statement is most consistent with the type of illegal drug she has been abusing?
Extinction
In behavioral psychology, the gradual decrease and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response after the reinforcement is no longer provided.
Punishment
The imposition of a penalty or negative consequence following an undesirable behavior, aimed at reducing that behavior.
Behaviour Occurring
Actions or reactions of an individual or group in response to external or internal stimuli.
Increase Probability
The act of making an event or outcome more likely to occur.
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