____ is the removal of all reinforcing events.
A) Punishment
B) Extinction
C) Positive reinforcement
D) Negative reinforcement

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Extinction is the removal of all reinforcing events, which leads to the decrease in the likelihood of a behavior occurring again in the future. A is incorrect because punishment involves the addition of aversive events to reduce the likelihood of behavior occurring in the future. C and D involves the addition of reinforcing events rather than removal.

____ Is the Removal of All Reinforcing Events