The partial reinforcement effect refers to the fact that a response that is reinforced after some, but not all, correct responses __________
A) will be more resistant to extinction than a response that receives continuous reinforcement (a reinforcer for each and every correct response).
B) will be less resistant to extinction than a response that receives continuous reinforcement (a reinforcer for each and every correct response).
C) will be more variable in its resistance to extinction than a response that receives continuous reinforcement (a reinforcer for each and every correct response).
D) will be totally resistant to extinction unlike a response that receives continuous reinforcement (reinforcer
For each and every correct response).

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The partial reinforcement effect refers to the fact that a response that is reinforced after some, but not all, correct responses will be more resistant to extinction than a response that receives continuous reinforcement. This is because the person/animal learns that the reinforcement is not available every time they respond, so they keep responding in hopes of receiving the reinforcement. If the reinforcement is provided every time, the person/animal may quickly realize that they don't need to keep responding because they will always receive the reinforcement.

The Partial Reinforcement Effect Refers to the Fact That a Response