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imanialler

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Extinction is used in shaping to
 
  a. reduce interfering behavior
 b. stop the occurrence of a previous approximation
  c. promote the target behavior
 d. stop the person from engaging in novel behavior

Question 2

The use of a competing response probably serves the same functions for habits, tics and stuttering.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



Athena23

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

False



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