A behavior built in by partial reinforcement:
A) is more resistant to extinction than one built in by continuous reinforcement.
B) is less resistant to extinction than one built in by continuous reinforcement.
C) is equally resistant to extinction as one built in by continuous reinforcement.
D) may be more or less resistant to extinction than one built in by continuous reinforcement.

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A behavior that is built in by partial reinforcement is more resistant to extinction than one built in by continuous reinforcement because the subject does not expect a reward every time, making it harder to discern when the reinforcement has ceased.

A Behavior Built in by Partial Reinforcement