The key factor in determining whether extinction will occur or not is
A)the passage of time after a conditioned stimulus has been reinforced
B)whether punishment has been used during the learning trials or not
C)the use of a conditioned stimulus that lends itself readily to habituation
D)repeated presentation of the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus

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The key factor in determining whether extinction will occur or not is the repeated presentation of the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus. This process leads to the weakening and eventual disappearance of the conditioned response.

The Key Factor in Determining Whether Extinction Will Occur or Not