The correct answer is extinction
Explanation: Extinction, in Psychology, refers to the gradual weakening of a conditioned response that results in the decrease or disappearance of behavior. In other words, the conditioned behavior eventually stops.
In classical conditioning, extinction occurs when a conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with an unconditioned stimulus.
In operant conditioning, extinction can occur if the behavior is not reinforced, or if the type of reinforcement used is no longer rewarding.
Answer:
monochronic
Explanation:
Based on the scenario being described within the question it can be said that Ralph seems to have a monochronic time perspective. This term refers to focusing completely on just one thing at a time instead of multitasking several things. Such as Ralph is doing by focusing all his attention on the one task that he has promised to complete.
Social Contract Theory. Original theory by John Locke, used by Thomas Jefferson (along with many of Lockes Theories) in the Declaration of Independence and eventually the Constitution.
This is known as Recidivism