The Partial Reinforcement Effect Refers to the Fact That a Response

question 196

Multiple Choice

The partial reinforcement effect refers to the fact that a response that is reinforced after some,but not all,correct responses ________.

• A)will be more resistant to extinction than a response that receives continuous reinforcement (a reinforcer for each and every correct response)
• B)will be less resistant to extinction than a response that receives continuous reinforcement (a reinforcer for each and every correct response)
• C)will be more variable in its resistance to extinction than a response that receives continuous reinforcement (a reinforcer for each and every correct response)
• D)will be totally resistant to extinction,unlike a response that receives continuous reinforcement (a reinforcer for each and every correct response)

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