resurgence
n. in conditioning, the reappearance of previously reinforced and then extinguished responses during a period of extinction for a subsequently learned response. For example, a rat might be presented with two levers. First, presses on Lever A are reinforced; next, presses on Lever A are subjected to extinction and presses on Lever B are reinforced. Pressing on A will cease, and pressing on B will occur. Finally, extinction is arranged for presses on B, so that no reinforcement is available in the situation. As responding on B declines, pressing on A will increase temporarily.