Which of the Following Statements Concerning Reinforcement Is Correct

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning reinforcement is correct?

• A) Learning is most rapid with intermittent reinforcement, but continuous reinforcement produces the greatest resistance to extinction.
• B) Learning is most rapid with continuous reinforcement, but intermittent reinforcement produces the greatest resistance to extinction.
• C) Learning is fastest and resistance to extinction is greatest after continuous reinforcement.
• D) Learning is fastest and resistance to extinction is greatest following intermittent reinforcement.

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