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Extinction in operant conditioning occurs when a behavior is no longer reinforced, leading to a decrease or disappearance of the behavior. Choice A, negative reinforcement, involves the removal of an aversive stimulus and, if consistently applied, would strengthen the behavior rather than lead to extinction. Choice C, punishment, involves the application of an aversive stimulus to decrease the behavior but does not necessarily lead to extinction. Choice D, time-out, involves removing the individual from a reinforcing situation but does not necessarily lead to extinction of the behavior.

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