Which of the following produces strong resistance to extinction?
A) a continuous reinforcement schedule
B) an intermittent reinforcement schedule
C) optimal foraging behavior
D) discrimination and differentiation

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Intermittent reinforcement schedules (also known as partial reinforcement schedules) produce strong resistance to extinction because the individual may not receive a reinforcement every time they engage in the behavior, but they still believe that the behavior may lead to a reinforcement. This creates a sense of unpredictability and uncertainty, which increases the individual's persistence in the behavior. A continuous reinforcement schedule (choice A) is when the behavior is reinforced every time it occurs, but it can lead to faster extinction of the behavior when the reinforcement is no longer provided. Optimal foraging behavior (choice C) is a behavior exhibited by animals in their search for food that maximizes their energy gain and minimizes their energy expenditure. Discrimination and differentiation (choice D) refer to the ability of an individual to distinguish between different stimuli or behaviors and to respond accordingly, but these do not necessarily produce strong resistance to extinction.

Which of the Following Produces Strong Resistance to Extinction