Which of the Following Statements Is True About Operant Conditioning

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about operant conditioning?

• A) Neither partial nor continuous reinforcement leads to behaviors that will persist for long periods of time.
• B) Continuous reinforcement leads to behaviors that will persist longer than behavior learned through partial or intermittent reinforcement.
• C) Partial reinforcement leads to behaviors that will persist longer than behavior learned through continuous reinforcement.
• D) Continuous reinforcement and partial reinforcement lead to behaviors that persist for equally long periods of time.
• E) Contiguous reinforcement is the same as continuous reinforcement.

Apply the sociological perspective to everyday events, demonstrating the ability to see the strange in the familiar.

Understand the historical developments that led to the rise of sociology and its foundational theories.

Reflect on the impact of social factors on personal identity through the lens of sociological theories.

Comprehend the relationship between social forces and personal social identity, using modern examples.

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