According to Frustration Theory, the Partial Reinforcement Extinction Effect Is

question 66

Multiple Choice

According to frustration theory, the partial reinforcement extinction effect is due to

• A)not immediately noticing when reinforcers are omitted.
• B)learning to respond in the face of no expected reinforcement.
• C)the aggression that accompanies the onset of extinction.
• D)a subject's memories of whether or not it was rewarded for performing the instrumental response in the recent past.

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