A procedure that gradually reduces the frequency of a target behavior by withholding reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior is referred to as?
A) Extinction
B) Timeout
C) Response cost
D) Overcorrection

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Extinction is the process of gradually reducing the frequency of a target behavior by withholding reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior. This involves removing the rewards or positive consequences for a behavior, which discourages the behavior from continuing. Timeout, response cost, and overcorrection are all different behavior modification techniques.

A Procedure That Gradually Reduces the Frequency of a Target