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.
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