The reappearance during extinction of other behaviors that had once been effective in obtaining reinforcement is known as _____.
A) spontaneous recovery
B) resurgence
C) response induction
D) extinction induction

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Resurgence refers to the phenomenon where, during the extinction of a previously reinforced behavior, an individual may revert to older behaviors that were once effective in obtaining reinforcement. This occurs when the current behavior no longer produces the expected outcome, leading the individual to "try" other behaviors that had been successful in the past.

The Reappearance During Extinction of Other Behaviors That Had Once