The tendency of a previously extinguished behaviour to re-occur following a rest period is called:

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Spontaneous recovery is the tendency of a previously extinguished behavior to reoccur following a rest period. Sensitization refers to an increase in the strength of a response to a repeated stimulus, while generalization refers to the extension of a learned response to similar stimuli. Acquisition refers to the initial learning of a behavior.

The Tendency of a Previously Extinguished Behaviour to Re-Occur Following