When a teacher decides to withhold positive reinforcement for a previously reinforced response, this is called

A. differential reinforcement.
B. negative reinforcement.
C. extinction.
D. the Premack Principle.


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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It may be inappropriate to use culturally determined behaviors as a basis for making curriculum decisions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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