Asked by Kasongo Alain on Jul 29, 2024

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If leaders fail to reinforce desirable behaviors,they may be using ______ without recognizing it.

A) Punishment
B) Extinction
C) Positive reinforcement
D) Negative reinforcement

Desirable Behaviors

Actions or reactions that are considered preferred or positive within a specific context or society.

Negative Reinforcement

The removal of an aversive stimulus following a desired behavior, which also increases the likelihood of that behavior's recurrence.

Punishment

A consequence applied in response to undesired behavior, intended to discourage that behavior in the future.

  • Examine the distinguishing features of positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment, and extinction.
  • Identify strategies to reinforce desirable behaviors and reduce or eliminate undesirable behaviors.
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Zybrea KnightAug 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Extinction occurs when a behavior is no longer reinforced, leading to a decrease or elimination of that behavior. If leaders fail to reinforce desirable behaviors, they are essentially allowing those behaviors to go unreinforced, leading to a possible extinction of those behaviors.