Every time Travis asks his mother for a cookie, he gets it. When she stops giving him cookies she can expect
A) temper tantrums and rapid extinction.
B) temper tantrums and slow extinction.
C) slow extinction without tantrums.
D) slow extinction due to negative contrast.

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Travis has been reinforced every time he asks for a cookie, so he will likely continue to ask for cookies even when he is no longer getting them. This is an example of a partial reinforcement schedule, which can lead to slow extinction.

Every Time Travis Asks His Mother for a Cookie, He