Extinction in operant conditioning occurs when the ____
a. ?neutral stimulus does not get reinforced
b. ?conditioned stimulus is presented without the unconditioned stimulus
c. ?behavior is no longer reinforced
d. ?individual consciously chooses not to engage in the behavior
ANSWER:
c
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a. True b. False
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