Which of the Following Statements Concerning Extinction Is False

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning extinction is false?

• A)Extinction works best when coupled with the reinforcement of a desired substitute behaviour.
• B)Behaviours learned under delayed or partial reinforcement schedules are more difficult to extinguish than those learned under continuous,immediate reinforcement.
• C)Extinction can be successful in reducing an unwanted behaviour by removing the reinforcer of that behaviour.
• D)Using the application of an unpleasant stimulus after an unwanted behaviour,extinction can reduce the probability of that behaviour occurring again.
• E)Behaviours which are eliminated through extinction may reappear if they become positively reinforced again.

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Definitions:

Cultural Relativity

The need to consider the unique characteristics of the culture in which behavior takes place.

Social Context

The immediate physical and social setting in which people live or in which something happens or develops.

Situational Context

The environmental, social, or psychological circumstances that surround a specific event or situation, influencing its outcome.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a classification and diagnostic tool for mental health professionals.