Infrequent reinforcement generates responding that is persistent, which is called the:
A) Postreinforcement pause
B) Molar maximizing
C) Partial reinforcement effect
D) Intermittent resistance

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The partial reinforcement effect refers to the phenomenon where behaviors are more resistant to extinction when they are reinforced intermittently, rather than continuously. This means that when reinforcement is given only some of the time (infrequently), the behavior tends to persist longer, even when reinforcement stops.

Infrequent Reinforcement Generates Responding That Is Persistent, Which Is Called