Question

when you remove an extrinsic motivator and a behavior stops, this is called ______. reinforcement dulling effect extinction effect motivation reduction effect overjustification effect

Explanation:

The Extinction Effect in behavioral psychology occurs when a previously reinforced behavior (due to an extrinsic motivator) stops when that reinforcer is removed. The other options: Reinforcement Dulling Effect is not a recognized term for this concept; Motivation Reduction Effect is too general; Overjustification Effect relates to internal vs. external motivation shift, not behavior stopping with motivator removal.

Answer:

B. Extinction Effect