Which reinforcement technique is Jennifer using if she refrains from laughing at Matt's jokes when they have important matters to discuss?

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Extinction is a reinforcement technique in which the desired behavior is not reinforced, resulting in its decrease or disappearance over time. Jennifer is not reinforcing Matt's jokes by refraining from laughing, which may eventually result in Matt making fewer jokes during serious conversations.

Which Reinforcement Technique Is Jennifer Using If She Refrains from Laughing