Ignoring the attention-getting behavior of hyperactive children can be a helpful tool to classroom teachers because often the frequency of the misbehavior will decrease and even stop. What operant conditioning process does this technique utilize?
A. Negative reinforcement
B. Shaping
C. Stimulus discrimination
D. Extinction
Answer: D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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