Question

which of the following statements concerning contingencies of reinforcement is not true? multiple choice the use of extinction can be purposeful or accidental. extinction occurs when there is a removal of a consequence following an unwanted behavior. public recognition following a desired behavior is a form of positive reinforcement. punishment occurs when an unwanted outcome follows an unwanted behavior. negative reinforcement is designed to decrease desired behaviors.

Answer 1

Extinction occurs when a consequence is removed following an unwanted behavior in operant conditioning.

Step-by-step explanation:

In operant conditioning, extinction occurs when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer followed by a consequence. Extinction can occur purposefully or accidentally. It happens when a consequence is removed following an unwanted behavior.