New learning that works in the opposite direction from the original learning results in ________.
A)shaping
B)generalization
C)spontaneous recovery
D)extinction

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When new learning works in the opposite direction from the original learning, it leads to extinction. Extinction occurs when the previously learned behavior gradually decreases and eventually ceases to exist due to the lack of reinforcement.

New Learning That Works in the Opposite Direction from the Original