Question

once a conditioned behavior is extinguished, it can no longer appear again

please select the best answer from the choices provided

t
f

Explanation:

Analyze the statement about extinction

The statement claims that once a conditioned behavior is extinguished, it can no longer appear again.

Evaluate using classical conditioning principles

In classical conditioning, extinction is the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus. However, extinction does not completely erase the learned association.

Apply the concept of spontaneous recovery

The phenomenon of spontaneous recovery demonstrates that after a rest period, an extinguished conditioned response can suddenly reappear when the conditioned stimulus is presented again. Therefore, the statement is false.

Answer:

• T
• F (Correct answer)