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Gradual disappearance

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Gradual disappearance refers to the diminishing of a response over time when it is no longer reinforced. It occurs when an individual stops exhibiting a behavior because it is no longer rewarded or reinforced.

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