If a behaviour is increasing in probability, we can be certain that it is NOT being
A)extinguished.
B)positively reinforced.
C)learned.
D)negatively reinforced.
E)modelled.

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If a behavior is increasing in probability, it indicates that it is being reinforced rather than extinguished. Extinction occurs when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced, leading to a decrease in the occurrence of that behavior. Reinforcement (positive or negative) and modeling can lead to an increase in the probability of a behavior, indicating learning.

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