A student observes and records the number of times she talks without first raising her hand. Her teacher is somewhat surprised to discover that the amount of talk-outs has decreased. This phenomenon is an example of:

A) extinction effects.
B) stimulus generalization.
C) reactive effects.
D) negative reinforcement.

Reactive Effects

Changes in behavior that occur as a result of being observed or knowing that one is being studied, often considered in psychological and social research.

Talk-Outs

Interventions or strategies in which individuals vocalize thoughts, feelings, or conflicts as a means to resolve issues or reduce emotional distress.