The schedule of reinforcement that is the most resistant to extinction is the
A)fixed-interval schedule
B)variable-ratio schedule
C)fixed-ratio schedule
D)all of these are equally resistant to extinction
E)none of these are resistant to extinction

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Variable-ratio schedules are the most resistant to extinction because the reinforcement is given after an unpredictable number of responses, which maintains a high and steady rate of response.

The Schedule of Reinforcement That Is the Most Resistant to Extinction