An initial intensification in a deceleration target behavior before it begins to decrease is known as
A)extinction burst.
B)resistance.
C)spontaneous recovery.
D)acclimation.

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An extinction burst refers to an increase in the frequency, intensity, or duration of the undesired behavior when an attempt is made to reduce or eliminate it, typically through the process of extinction. This phenomenon occurs because the individual temporarily tries harder to obtain the reinforcement that previously maintained the behavior.

An Initial Intensification in a Deceleration Target Behavior Before It