John Wants to Teach His Pet to Do a Trick

question 18

Multiple Choice

John wants to teach his pet to do a trick.Based on the partial-reinforcement extinction effect,what type(s) of reinforcement should he use if he wants to ensure enduring,stable behavior?

• A) continuous
• B) partial
• C) first continuous, then partial
• D) first partial, then continuous

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