Asked by Claudia Morris on Jun 24, 2024

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To reduce the probability of some unwanted behaviour we can use

A) positive reinforcement.
B) extinction.
C) negative reinforcement.
D) continuous reinforcement.
E) immediate reinforcement.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior management that involves rewarding a desired behavior, thereby increasing the likelihood that the behavior will occur again.

Negative Reinforcement

A method of increasing the probability of a behavior by removing or avoiding a negative condition or stimulus following the desired behavior.

Extinction

In psychology, the diminishing of a conditioned response, occurring when the reinforcement no longer follows the conditioned stimulus; in biology, the end or dying out of a species.

  • Identify strategies to reduce unwanted behavior through organizational behavior modification.
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Nadine HusseinJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Extinction in behavioral psychology refers to the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the reinforcement is no longer provided. It is used to reduce the probability of unwanted behaviors by simply not reinforcing them, leading to a decrease in those behaviors over time.