Often the initial effect of an extinction procedure is an increase in the behavior called a/an extinction .
A)rebound
B)resurgence
C)burst
D)flyer

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The increase in behavior seen at the beginning of an extinction procedure is referred to as an extinction burst. This occurs because the individual is trying harder to obtain reinforcement before realizing that the behavior is no longer effective. Option A and B are not accurate because rebound and resurgence refer to different phenomena unrelated to the initial increase in behavior seen during extinction. Option D is not a relevant term in the context of behaviorism.

Often the Initial Effect of an Extinction Procedure Is an Increase