Continuous reinforcement is "better" when it comes to _____; partial reinforcement is "better" when it comes to _____.
A)initial learning of a behavior; resistance to extinction
B)spontaneous recovery; initial learning of a behavior
C)resistance to extinction; spontaneous recovery
D)resistance to extinction; initial learning of a behavior

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Continuous reinforcement is more effective for the initial learning of a behavior because it provides a consistent association between the behavior and the reward. Partial reinforcement, on the other hand, is more effective for resistance to extinction because the behavior is not reinforced every time, making it harder for the subject to discern when rewards will cease, thus they continue the behavior longer in the absence of reinforcement.

Continuous Reinforcement Is "Better" When It Comes to _____; Partial