An initial increase in behavior that occurs when a reinforcer is removed from a contingency is called:

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An extinction burst is a phenomenon where, upon the initial removal of a reinforcer, the frequency, intensity, or duration of the behavior temporarily increases before it decreases. This occurs because the individual or animal tries harder to obtain the reinforcement that used to follow the behavior.

An Initial Increase in Behavior That Occurs When a Reinforcer