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 an action figure. His father refuses to give it to him and ignores his whining. What process is likely to happen as a result?
A) generalization
B) extinction
C) spontaneous recovery
D) negative reinforcement

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Extinction is the weakening and eventual disappearance of a learned response, which occurs when the behavior is no longer reinforced. In this case, Bob's whining behavior is likely to decrease over time if his father continues to ignore it and not reinforce it with the action figure.

Bob Has Learned That He Can Usually Get What He