Which of the following is a side effect of extinction?
A) An increase in the variability of a behavior
B) A display of emotional behavior
C) Resurgence
D) All of these are correct.

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Extinction in behavioral psychology refers to the process by which a previously reinforced behavior is weakened by no longer providing reinforcement. This process can lead to several side effects, including an increase in the variability of a behavior as the organism tries different strategies to obtain reinforcement, a display of emotional behavior due to frustration or confusion, and resurgence, which is the reappearance of previously extinguished behaviors. Therefore, all of the options listed are correct side effects of extinction.

Which of the Following Is a Side Effect of Extinction