Researchers in the field of operant conditioning have learned that partial reinforcement schedules are more resistant to extinction than ___________ reinforcement schedules.
A)intermittent
B)interval
C)variable
D)continuous

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Continuous reinforcement schedules involve reinforcing a behavior every time it occurs, which leads to faster acquisition of the behavior but also faster extinction when the reinforcement stops. In contrast, partial (or intermittent) reinforcement schedules, where reinforcement is given only some of the times the behavior occurs, lead to slower acquisition but much greater resistance to extinction.

Researchers in the Field of Operant Conditioning Have Learned That