A child throws tantrums in a grocery store.After several experiences,the parent decides to extinguish the behavior.After a period of time,the temper tantrums decrease and stop.One day,the child throws a tantrum and the parent gives a piece of candy.The next time the child goes to the grocery store,they again throw a tantrum but this time the parent does not give the candy.The following time,when the child goes to the grocery store they throw a more intense tantrum than they did before.When this type of behavior occurs,it is called ______.
A)a fixed-ratio schedule
B)a partial reinforcement effect
C)the behavioral contrast effect
D)a contingent reinforcement effect

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The scenario describes the partial reinforcement effect, where behavior that was previously reinforced intermittently becomes more resistant to extinction and can temporarily increase in intensity when reinforcement is no longer provided.

A Child Throws Tantrums in a Grocery Store