When an extinction burst occurs,it suggests that the organism ____.

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An extinction burst occurs when a behavior that has been previously reinforced no longer receives reinforcement. The organism, in this case, has learned to expect reinforcement for the behavior, and when it is no longer received, the behavior temporarily intensifies to try and obtain the reinforcement that was previously provided. Therefore, the correct choice is A, has learned to expect reinforcement.

When an Extinction Burst Occurs,it Suggests That the Organism ____