Asked by Jennifer Veyuidea on Jul 02, 2024

Molly attempts to condition her puppy to greet her when she enters the house. She repeatedly pairs her entry to the house with a treat for the puppy. The puppy eventually acquires this ability, and Molly realizes how irritating it is for the puppy to run up to her every time she enters the house. She attempts to make the puppy stop, and eventually the puppy no longer feels motivated to greet her when she enters the house. The puppy no longer greeting her when she enters the house is an example of ________.

A) acquisition
B) conditioning
C) extinction
D) learning

Extinction

The process in which a previously learned behavior diminishes or disappears as a result of the discontinuation of reinforcement or the removal of a stimulus.

  • Comprehend the fundamental concepts and mechanisms of classical conditioning, encompassing acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, and generalization.
  • Absorb the essential principles of operant conditioning, which include reinforcement schedules, disciplining methods, and shaping practices.