Which of the following schedules of reinforcement creates a response that is more highly resistant to extinction than the others? .
A) fixed interval
B) variable ratio
C) fixed ratio
D) continuous

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Variable ratio schedules produce the highest resistance to extinction because the reinforcement occurs after an unpredictable number of responses. This creates a strong motivation for the individual to keep trying, as they never know when they will be rewarded. The other schedules (fixed interval, fixed ratio, and continuous) produce less resistance to extinction because they are more predictable and the individual may lose motivation if the reinforcement is not delivered consistently.

Which of the Following Schedules of Reinforcement Creates a Response