Jessica whines for extra helpings when she is given dessert at the dinner table. In order to put an end to the whining, her mom decides to stop giving her extra dessert when she whines for it. Her mom is attempting to use a(n) _____ procedure.
A) positive punishment
B) time-out
C) blocking
D) extinction

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Jessica's mom is using extinction by removing the reinforcement (extra dessert) that was maintaining the whining behavior. By not giving in to the whining, the behavior is expected to decrease and eventually stop.

Jessica Whines for Extra Helpings When She Is Given Dessert