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Extinction occurs when positive reinforcement is withheld, causing desired behaviors to decrease over time. Withholding rewards eliminates the behaviors that were previously strengthened by reinforcement. In essence, extinction is the opposite of reinforcement as it weakens behaviors.

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Safety and Health Management - Part20

Extinction occurs when positive reinforcement is withheld, causing desired behaviors to decrease over time. Withholding rewards eliminates the behaviors that were previously strengthened by reinforcement. In essence, extinction is the opposite of reinforcement as it weakens behaviors.

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Extinction

Withholding positive reinforcement results in


the extinction of desired behaviors.

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