During the cold winter, you have stopped taking your dog for walks. What's more, your dog has gotten used to the fact that when you accidentally rattle his leash, he isn't going for a walk, and subsequently he doesn't come running to the front door. What has occurred?
A) extinction
B) stimulus generalization
C) stimulus discrimination
D) spontaneous recovery

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Extinction has occurred because the behavior of the dog (coming to the front door when he hears the leash) is no longer being reinforced (by going for a walk). As a result, the behavior has diminished and stopped over time.

During the Cold Winter, You Have Stopped Taking Your Dog