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Asked by Grace Devine on May 26, 2024

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When Veronica first quit smoking she felt cravings for cigarettes whenever she had a cup of coffee,because in the past she always had a cigarette when she took a coffee break.Eventually,several months after quitting,Veronica gradually stopped experiencing the cravings.What is the term for the gradual decline in Veronica's cravings

A)  spontaneous recovery
B)  higher-order conditioning 
C)  stimulus discrimination
D)  extinction

Extinction

In behavior psychology, the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response tendency.

Cravings

Intense desires or urges for specific substances or experiences, often associated with addiction and withdrawal.

Quit Smoking

The process of stopping the habit of smoking tobacco products, often involving withdrawal symptoms and requiring significant effort and support.

  • Recognize the mechanisms of acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, stimulus generalization, and discrimination in classical conditioning.
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Ellie DavlantesMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Extinction refers to the gradual disappearance of a learned response due to the lack of reinforcement. In this case, Veronica's cravings for cigarettes gradually decreased over time because she no longer paired smoking with her coffee breaks.

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