Responses Learned Through Variable Ratio and Variable Interval Schedules of Reinforcement

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Short Answer

Responses learned through variable ratio and variable interval schedules of reinforcement are more difficult to extinguish than are responses learned through continuous reinforcement in a phenomenon known as ____________.

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Definitions:

Quitting Smoking

The process of stopping the habit of smoking tobacco products, often requiring behavioral changes and sometimes medical intervention.

Unprotected Sex

Sexual activity without the use of condoms or other barrier methods, increasing the risk of sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies.

Health-Impairing Behaviours

Actions that negatively affect an individual's health, such as smoking, excessive drinking, and poor diet.

Diseases

Conditions that impair normal tissue function, often characterized by specific signs and symptoms, and can be caused by various factors including pathogens, genetic predispositions, or environmental elements.