In which reinforcement strategy does a behaviour have no consequences,positive or negative,thus weakening the behaviour over time?
A)positive reinforcement
B)negative reinforcement
C)punishment
D)extinction

Question

In which reinforcement strategy does a behaviour have no consequences,positive or negative,thus weakening the behaviour over time?
A)positive reinforcement  
B)negative reinforcement  
C)punishment  
D)extinction

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Extinction is a reinforcement strategy in which a behavior has no consequences, positive or negative, thus weakening the behavior over time. This is done by not reinforcing the behavior, which leads to the behavior eventually diminishing.

In Which Reinforcement Strategy Does a Behaviour Have No Consequences,positive