Tina has inadvertently trained her dog Bobo to lay his chin on her leg when she is studying by giving him a treat when he does. Unfortunately, she has been so busy that she has run out of treats. Bobo not only continues to walk over and lay his chin on her leg, but he begins pawing at her leg and arm. Bobo is showing ____.

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Bobo's behavior of pawing at Tina's leg and arm after not receiving the treat is an example of an extinction burst. This occurs when a behavior that has been previously reinforced suddenly stops receiving reinforcement, causing an increase in the behavior before it eventually decreases.

Tina Has Inadvertently Trained Her Dog Bobo to Lay His