Bob has learned that he can usually get what he wants from his parents if he keeps whining for something. One day Bob starts whining in the toy store because he wants a G.I. Joe action figure. His father refuses to give it to him and ignores his whining. What will happen?
A)Generalisation
B)Extinction
C)Spontaneous recovery
D)Negative reinforcement

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Extinction is the gradual weakening and disappearance of a learned behavior when the reinforcement is withheld. In this case, Bob's whining behavior is likely to weaken and disappear if his father refuses to give in to his demands and ignores his whining.

Bob Has Learned That He Can Usually Get What He