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sarasara

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An increase in a behavior as the result of a consequence that follows the behavior best describes:
 
  a. extinction.
  b. punishment.
  c. reinforcement.
  d. generalization.

Question 2

Which of the following is most likely to result in extinction of a response?
 
  a. Some but not all stimuli trigger responses.
  b. The conditioned stimulus occurs repeatedly in the absence of the unconditioned stimulus.
  c. A stimulus similar to the conditioned stimulus produces the conditioned response.
  d. A response is followed by a stimulus that increases the likelihood of the response recurring.



tranoy

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b



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