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JavierSand JavierSand
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A student is used to getting the attention of the teacher by making annoying sounds. One day the teacher decides to ignore the sounds by showing no reaction. Based on behavioral theory, what would be the expected outcome, assuming the teacher's attention was the reinforcer?
A) The behavior will immediately decrease in frequency, but then increase over time.
B) The behavior will immediately increase in frequency, but then decrease over time.
C) There will be very little change, since the teacher did not apply an aversive stimulus.
D) The behavior will be immediately extinguished.
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