Question

the continued display of a behavior after reinforcement has been removed is known as _______
a. discriminative stimulus
b. negative punishment
c. resistance to extinction
d. secondary reinforcement

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Analyze the definition of extinction and resistance

Extinction in operant conditioning refers to the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when reinforcement is no longer provided. The degree to which a behavior continues to be performed after reinforcement has been completely withdrawn is defined as its "resistance to extinction."

Evaluate the given options

• A. discriminative stimulus: A stimulus that signals the availability of reinforcement.
• B. negative punishment: The removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease a behavior.
• C. resistance to extinction: The continued display of a behavior after reinforcement is removed.
• D. secondary reinforcement: A stimulus that becomes reinforcing through association with a primary reinforcer.

Answer:

• (A) discriminative stimulus
• (B) negative punishment
• (C) resistance to extinction (Correct answer)
• (D) secondary reinforcement