Becoming depressed following a break-up in a relationship most likely demonstrates the side effect of _____.
A) spontaneous recovery
B) dishabituation
C) extinction
D) habituation

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Extinction in psychological terms refers to the gradual weakening of a conditioned response that results in the behavior decreasing or disappearing. In the context of a relationship, the emotional and psychological responses associated with the relationship can weaken or change after the relationship ends, potentially leading to feelings of depression as the individual adjusts to the absence of the relationship's stimuli.

Becoming Depressed Following a Break-Up in a Relationship Most Likely