Question

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.

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.