During extinction, an instrumental behavior may initially increase as the result of

A. a failure of the dog to obey the new instruction.

B. an extinction burst.

C. temporary defiance.

D. punishment resistance.

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Tristin

2 April, 08:17

During extinction, an instrumental behavior may initially increase as the result of

A. a failure of the dog to obey the new instruction.

B. an extinction burst.

C. temporary defiance.

D. punishment resistance.

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Jonah Wade · Answer 1

The correct option is B.

Instrumental behavior refers to an action that is performed in order to reach a goal, such as obtaining reward or food.

Extinction burst refers to the process of eliminating a behavior by not reinforcing it.

Instrumental behavior such as begging for reward may occur during extinction as a result of extinction burst.

During extinction, an instrumental behavior may initially increase as the result ofA. a failure of the dog to obey the new instruction.B. an extinction burst.C. temporary defiance.D. punishment resistance.

During extinction, an instrumental behavior may initially increase as the result of

A. a failure of the dog to obey the new instruction.

B. an extinction burst.

C. temporary defiance.

D. punishment resistance.