Which of the following is not one of the four basic contingencies?
A) Positive reinforcement
B) Positive extinction
C) Negative punishment
D) Negative reinforcement

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Positive extinction is not one of the four basic contingencies in behavior analysis. The four basic contingencies include positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, and negative punishment. Positive extinction is a misnomer and does not accurately describe a basic contingency of behavior.

Which of the Following Is Not One of the Four