Which statement about intermittent reinforcement is TRUE?
A) Intermittent reinforcement is effective only with adults.
B) Behaviors supported by intermittent reinforcement are difficult to extinguish.
C) Intermittent reinforcement is the key to behavior modification.
D) The discipline strategy of "time-outs" is based on intermittent reinforcement.

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Behaviors supported by intermittent reinforcement are difficult to extinguish because the person is unsure when the reinforcement will occur, leading them to persist with the behavior in hopes of receiving reinforcement. Choice A is incorrect because intermittent reinforcement is effective with both adults and children. Choice C is incorrect because while intermittent reinforcement can be effective in behavior modification, it is not the key to all forms of behavior modification. Choice D is incorrect because "time-outs" are not based on intermittent reinforcement, but rather on the removal of reinforcement altogether.

Which Statement About Intermittent Reinforcement Is TRUE