Question

One among the following is also known as a non reinforcement:

• A. Punishment
• B. Negative reinforcement
• C. Extinction
• D. All the above

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Extinction

Extinction is a behavioral phenomenon in psychology that occurs when a learned behavior gradually decreases in strength or frequency. It's a key part of classical and operant conditioning, and is used in many clinical treatments for unwanted behaviors. 

Extinction works by gradually removing the reinforcement that maintains a challenging behavior. For example, if you want to stop your habit of getting a sugary latte on your way to work, you could use extinction to weaken the link between your commute and the habit. 

Extinction is controlled by behavioral and neural processes, and is influenced by context. Context includes: Drug state, Hormonal state, Mood state, Deprivation state, and Recent events.