Which of the Following Statements Regarding Operant Extinction Is True

question 101

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

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