A non-response approach that weakens a behavior is known as:
A)punishment
B)negative reinforcement
C)intermittent reinforcement
D)extinction

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Extinction is the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a behavior when it is no longer reinforced, meaning that the behavior is no longer getting a response or reward. This is different from punishment, which involves adding negative consequences to a behavior, and negative reinforcement, which involves removing negative consequences to strengthen a behavior. Intermittent reinforcement involves only reinforcing a behavior occasionally, which can actually strengthen the behavior over time.

A Non-Response Approach That Weakens a Behavior Is Known As