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In behavior modification, the term extinction is defined as:
  1. Punishing undesirable behaviors with negative feedback
  2. Encouraging repetition of desirable behaviors
  3. Reducing undesirable behaviors by withholding positive reinforcement
  4. Identifying behaviors that were common in childhood
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Answer: C - In behavior modification, extinction is the attempt to reduce undesirable behaviors by withholding positive reinforcement, such as praise or other rewards. The technique of repeatedly refusing to reward an undesirable behavior is believed to lead to the gradual reduction and elimination (extinction) of that behavior.
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