The behavior that would be most difficult to extinguish would be one that was
A) reinforced every time it occurred.
B) shaped.
C) reinforced intermittently.
D) reinforced by your parents.

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Behavior that is reinforced intermittently is the most difficult to extinguish because it is reinforced only sometimes, making the individual uncertain about when reinforcement will occur. This uncertainty leads to an increase in behavior in the hopes of being reinforced. This phenomenon is called the partial reinforcement effect.

The Behavior That Would Be Most Difficult to Extinguish Would