________ reinforcement is most effective in conditioning a new response; afterward ________ reinforcement is best for maintaining the response.
A) Partial; partial
B) Partial; continuous
C) Continuous; continuous
D) Continuous; partial

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Continuous reinforcement is best for conditioning a new response as it provides the most consistent reinforcement for the desired behavior. However, once the response has been established, partial reinforcement is more effective in maintaining the behavior as the subject is motivated to continue the behavior in the hopes of receiving reinforcement, even if it is not delivered every time. A combination of both types of reinforcement can also be effective in maintaining behavior over the long-term.

________ Reinforcement Is Most Effective in Conditioning a New Response;