Which of the Following Statements Regarding Operant Extinction Is True

question 422

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding operant extinction is true?

• A)Variable schedules are more resistant to extinction than fixed schedules are.
• B)Continuous schedules are more resistant to extinction than partial schedules are.
• C)Variable and fixed schedules are equally resistant to extinction.
• D)Fixed schedules are more resistant to extinction than variable schedules are.

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Definitions:

Knockout

An experiment in which a gene is deliberately inactivated in a living organism; also, an organism that carries a knocked-out gene.

Inactivate

To render something inactive or no longer in effect, often used in contexts such as deactivating enzymes, genes, or pharmaceuticals.

Experiments

Controlled procedures carried out to investigate the effect of a variable by providing precise data and observations.

Extra X Chromosome

A genetic condition where an individual, typically male, has an additional X chromosome, leading to symptoms such as reduced fertility and physical characteristics often associated with Klinefelter syndrome.