Sam presents a conditioned stimulus alone enough times, without pairing it with the unconditioned stimulus, that the conditioned response no longer occurs. Sam is demonstrating
A) reinforcement.
B) punishment.
C) extinction.
D) a novelty preference.

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This scenario describes the process of extinction, which occurs when the conditioned stimulus is presented repeatedly without the unconditioned stimulus, resulting in the eventual disappearance of the conditioned response. Reinforcement and punishment involve the use of consequences to increase or decrease behavior, respectively, and are not relevant to this scenario. A novelty preference refers to a preference for novel or new stimuli, and is not applicable here.

Sam Presents a Conditioned Stimulus Alone Enough Times, Without Pairing