A behavior that has been previously reinforced no longer results in reinforcing consequences and, as a result, stops occurring in the future. This process is referred to as:
a. positive reinforcement
b. extinction
c. negative reinforcement
d. punishment
b
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A. intentional deception B. coercion C. plagiarism D. fabrication
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a. three c. seven b. five d. nine
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A) presence of others B) presence of attractive others C) presence of higher-status others D) time limit on a social interaction E) sudden presence of a stranger