Managers are using ____________ reinforcement when they choose to purposefully ignore unacceptable subordinate behavior(s)in the hope that the behavior will subside.
A)positive
B)extinction
C)avoidance
D)punishment

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Extinction reinforcement involves ignoring, or not reinforcing, certain behaviors in the hope that they will eventually diminish or stop altogether. This choice is the best fit for the described situation, where a manager is choosing to ignore unacceptable behavior in the hopes that it will go away. Positive reinforcement involves rewarding positive behavior, avoidance reinforcement involves avoiding or preventing negative outcomes, and punishment reinforcement involves providing consequences for negative behavior. None of these options accurately reflect the manager's behavior in this scenario.

Managers Are Using ____________ Reinforcement When They Choose to Purposefully