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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2-AG

An endocannabinoid, a type of naturally occurring compound in the brain, involved in various physiological processes including appetite, pain-sensation, and mood.

Synaptic Receptors

Protein molecules on the surface of neurons where neurotransmitters bind to transmit signals across synapses.

Active Ingredient

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Inhibitory Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters that decrease the probability of the neuron firing action potentials, thereby reducing neural activity.