When measuring forgetting using the extinction method, the behavior studied is ___________.
A) put on extinction before the retention interval
B) put on extinction after the retention interval
C) alternately extinguished and retrained
D) completely extinguished before training begins

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In the extinction method, the behavior is put on extinction after the retention interval to measure forgetting. This means that the behavior has been previously reinforced and is then no longer reinforced, allowing researchers to measure the rate and extent of forgetting.

When Measuring Forgetting Using the Extinction Method, the Behavior Studied