A behavior is likely to extinguish very slowly if:
A)that behavior was reinforced intermittently prior to the extinction program
B)that behavior was reinforced continuously prior to the extinction program
C)an alternative desirable behavior is reinforced
D)there is no aggression as a side-effect

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When a behavior has been reinforced intermittently, the individual has learned that persisting with the behavior may eventually lead to reinforcement. Therefore, even though the reinforcement has been removed during extinction, they may continue with the behavior in the hopes that it will eventually be reinforced again. This can result in a slower rate of extinction.

A Behavior Is Likely to Extinguish Very Slowly If