When an operant response stops occurring because it is no longer reinforced, which of the following has taken place?
Correct answer: C. extinction
- A. an avoidance response
- B. generalization
- C. extinction
- D. negative reinforcement
Explanation
Extinction occurs when a previously reinforced operant response weakens and stops because reinforcement is discontinued. It is different from punishment, which introduces an aversive consequence or removes a reward.
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