The diminishing of a conditioned response is known as
A) extinction.
B) generalization.
C) acquisition.
D) spontaneous recovery.

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Extinction refers to the decrease in strength or frequency of a learned response. It occurs when the conditioned stimulus (CS) is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus (US). As a result, the association between the CS and US weakens and the response gradually disappears.

The Diminishing of a Conditioned Response Is Known as