When Comparing the Effects of Continuous Reinforcement with Intermittent Reinforcement

question 46

Multiple Choice

When comparing the effects of continuous reinforcement with intermittent reinforcement, ________.

• A) continuous reinforcement causes longer-term changes in behavior than intermittent reinforcement
• B) intermittent reinforcement causes longer-term changes in behavior than continuous reinforcement
• C) neither causes long-term behavior change
• D) both cause equally long-term changes in behavior

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Definitions:

System I

Often referred to as "System 1," it is the fast, automatic, intuitive approach of the human brain to decision-making.

System II

Refers traditionally to the analytical, controlled, and effortful mode of thinking, as contrasted with the fast, automatic, intuitive processing of System I.

System I

A term often used in behavioral economics to describe the fast, instinctive, and emotional way of thinking, as opposed to slower, more deliberative thinking.

Availability

The ease with which a particular piece of information can be recalled from memory, often influenced by recent experience or emotional impact.