During the cold winter, you have stopped taking your dog for walks. What's more, your dog has gotten used to the fact that when you accidentally rattle his leash, he isn't going for a walk, and subsequently he doesn't come running to the front door. What has occurred?
A) stimulus generalization
B) stimulus discrimination
C) spontaneous recovery
D) extinction

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Extinction has occurred, where the behavior (coming to the front door when the leash is rattled) has weakened and eventually disappeared due to the lack of reinforcement (not going for a walk).

During the Cold Winter, You Have Stopped Taking Your Dog