According to reinforcement theory, if rewards are removed from behaviors that were previously reinforced, the behaviors are likely to decrease in frequency and eventually disappear.

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Reinforcement theory states that behaviors that are positively reinforced are likely to continue, while behaviors that are not reinforced or are negatively reinforced are likely to decrease or disappear. When rewards are removed from behaviors that were previously reinforced, there is no longer a motivator for the behavior and it is likely to decrease in frequency until it eventually disappears.

According to Reinforcement Theory, If Rewards Are Removed from Behaviors