The intended result of ________ is that once an undesired behavior ceases to be reinforced its frequency will diminish until it no longer occurs.
A) extinction
B) behavior modification
C) operational intervention
D) shaping

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Extinction is the process of removing the reinforcing consequences of a behavior, which ultimately leads to a decrease in the frequency of the behavior until it no longer occurs. Behavior modification, operational intervention, and shaping are all related to behavior change, but they do not necessarily involve the removal of reinforcement.

The Intended Result of ________ Is That Once an Undesired