If a behaviour, like playing a slot machine, is continuously reinforced, the behaviour is initially strong but
A) stays strong long after playing ceases to become rewarding
B) is extinguished soon after the slot machine ceases delivering rewards
C) is more likely to occur in a different context from the casino
D) lingers longer than a partially reinforced behaviour

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If a behavior is continuously reinforced and then suddenly stops receiving reinforcement, the behavior is likely to become extinct quickly. This is because the behavior was only being maintained by the reinforcement, and without it, there is no reason for the behavior to continue.

If a Behaviour, Like Playing a Slot Machine, Is Continuously