How Can Extinction Be Avoided with Operant Conditioning

question 11

Multiple Choice

How can extinction be avoided with operant conditioning?

• A)Establish a strong value for a conditioned stimulus.
• B)Introduce variable reinforcement paradigms.
• C)Merge classical conditioning with operant conditioning techniques.
• D)Continuously reinforce a behavior,even after it is learned.

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