refers to a situation in which a manager attempts to stop an undesirable behaviour by simply not responding to it.

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Extinction refers to the act of attempting to stop an undesirable behavior by ignoring it or not responding to it. The idea is that if the behavior is not reinforced or rewarded in any way, it will eventually stop occurring altogether. Therefore, passive resistance (B) may seem like a suitable answer, but extinction more specifically describes the situation in which a manager ignores a behavior to stop it. Rationalizing (A) refers to making excuses for certain behaviors, and retraction (C) refers to withdrawing or taking back a statement or action.

Refers to a Situation in Which a Manager Attempts to Stop