Suppose your roommate has gotten into the bad habit of talking to you whenever you are trying to study.You decide to ignore her whenever she does this.This is an example of:
A)extinction.
B)distancing.
C)reinforcement of alternative behaviors.
D)delayed reinforcement.

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This is an example of extinction, which is the gradual decrease in the frequency or intensity of a behavior due to the lack of reinforcement or punishment. In this case, the reinforcement (attention from the roommate) is removed, leading to a decrease in the behavior (talking while studying).

Suppose Your Roommate Has Gotten into the Bad Habit of Talking