When reinforcement occurs after some but not all responses, a(n) _______schedule of reinforcement is being used.
A)continuous
B)duration
C)interval
D)intermittent

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When reinforcement occurs after some but not all responses, it is called intermittent, or partial reinforcement. The other options do not describe this pattern of reinforcement. Continuous reinforcement occurs after every response, duration reinforcement depends on the length of time of a behavior, and interval reinforcement occurs after a certain amount of time has passed.

When Reinforcement Occurs After Some but Not All Responses, A(n)