Extinction occurs when the stimulus no longer produces a(n)___ response. unconditioned; unconditioned conditioned; unconditioned conditioned; conditioned unconditioned; conditioned

Extinction occurs when the stimulus no longer produces a conditioned response. In classic conditioning, for example, if a dog learns to associate the sound of a bell with food, but the bell is repeatedly sounded without food being presented, the dog will eventually stop salivating in response to the bell. This decrease in response signifies extinction! In real-world scenarios, extinction can be observed in various contexts, like when pets stop responding to a command because it is no longer rewarded. Similarly, children may lose their excitement over a favorite toy if it's not played with regularly. Recognizing these patterns can help in shaping behavior through consistency and incentives!