Which Statement Concerning Effective Positive Reinforcement Is True

question 164

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning effective positive reinforcement is true?

• A) Continuous schedules are most effective for establishing and maintaining a behavior.
• B) Partial schedules are most effective for establishing and maintaining a behavior.
• C) When first learning a behavior, a partial schedule of reinforcement is best, but when attempting to maintain a behavior, a continuous schedule is most effective.
• D) When first learning a behavior, a continuous schedule of reinforcement is best, but when attempting to maintain a behavior, a partial schedule is most effective.

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