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 GI JOE action figure.His father refuses to give it to him and ignores his whining.What will happen?
A)generalization
B)extinction
C)spontaneous recovery
D)discrimination

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Extinction occurs when a behavior that was previously reinforced no longer results in reinforcement. In this case, Bob's whining was previously reinforced by his parents giving in to his requests. However, when his father ignores his whining in the toy store, it no longer results in reinforcement (i.e. getting the GI JOE action figure). This can eventually lead to the behavior of whining becoming extinct, and Bob may be less likely to whine in the future if he learns that it no longer works to get him what he wants.

Bob Has Learned That He Can Usually Get What He