In the context of reinforcement contingencies, which of the following statements is true of extinction?
A) It weakens behavior by removing a positive consequence.
B) It is also known as avoidance learning.
C) It strengthens behavior by withholding an unpleasant consequence.
D) It is a type of negative reinforcement.

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Extinction weakens behavior by removing a previously available positive consequence, such as when a reward is no longer given following a behavior. It is not the same as avoidance learning, which involves learning to avoid a negative consequence altogether. Extinction is not a type of reinforcement, but rather a method of reducing the strength of behavior.

In the Context of Reinforcement Contingencies, Which of the Following