The partial reinforcement effect refers to the fact that a response that is reinforced after some, but not all, of the desired behaviors is _____ to extinction than a response that gets continuous reinforcement.
A)more resistant
B)less resistant
C)more variable in its resistance
D) totally resistant

Question

The partial reinforcement effect refers to the fact that a response that is reinforced after some, but not all, of the desired behaviors is _____ to extinction than a response that gets continuous reinforcement.
A)more resistant
B)less resistant
C)more variable in its resistance 
D) totally resistant

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The response will be more resistant to extinction than a response that receives continuous reinforcement (a reinforcer for each and every correct response).

The Partial Reinforcement Effect Refers to the Fact That a Response