A child falls off her bike and becomes afraid to ride.What is likely to occur if she tries to take short,safe rides that do not result in her falling?

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Extinction occurs when a behavior that was previously reinforced is no longer reinforced, leading to a reduction in the frequency of the behavior. In this case, the child's fear of riding a bike was likely reinforced by the previous experience of falling off. By taking short, safe rides without falling, the reinforcement for the fear response is removed, leading to a reduction in the fear response over time.

A Child Falls Off Her Bike and Becomes Afraid to Ride.What