Bob has learned that he can usually get what he wants from his parents if he keeps whining for something. One day Bob starts whining in the toy store because he wants a GI JOE action figure
His father refuses to give it to him and ignores his whining. What will happen?
a. generalization
b. extinction
c. spontaneous recovery
d. discrimination
e. shaping
b. extinction
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"Blame the victim" is a good way to describe victim precipitation theory
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. behavior b. aversive stimulus c. positive reinforcer d. A and C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false