Which of the following statements is true of the partial-reinforcement effect?
A) Behaviours that have been partially reinforced rather than continuously reinforced are easier to extinguish.
B) Partial reinforcement results in greater resistance to extinction than does continuous reinforcement.
C) Behaviours that have been partially reinforced tend only to occur part of the time.
D) Partial reinforcement is more effective than continuous reinforcement in the acquisition of new behaviours.

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Partial reinforcement results in greater resistance to extinction than continuous reinforcement because the subject does not expect a reward every time, making the behavior more persistent even when rewards are no longer offered.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Partial-Reinforcement