Bob has learned that he can usually get what he wants from his parents if he keeps whining for something. One day Bob starts whining in the toy store because he wants a G.I. Joe action figure. His father refuses to give it to him and ignores his whining. What will happen?
A) generalization
B) extinctio.
C) spontaneous recover.
D) discrimination
E) shaping

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The behavior of whining has been reinforced by Bob's parents giving him what he wants in the past. However, when his father refuses to give in to his whining in the toy store, the behavior of whining is not being reinforced anymore, and thus, it will likely decrease and eventually stop over time, which is extinction.

Bob Has Learned That He Can Usually Get What He