Term ID: T3992

Operant Extinction

/operant-extinction/
The gradual decrease and eventual cessation of a learned behavior when reinforcement is no longer provided.
Example: A child's tantrums decreasing in frequency when parents stop giving attention to attention-seeking behaviors.

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Reference: Skinner (1953)