Raul's parents make certain they thank Raul every time he clears the dishes from the table without being asked. Sadie's parents try to remember to thank Sadie every time she clears the table without being asked, but about half the time, they forget. Based on principles of operant conditioning, you should predict that
A)both children's table clearing will be equally resistant to extinction.
B)Sadie's table clearing will be more resistant to extinction than Raul's.
C)Raul's table clearing will be more resistant to extinction than Sadie's.
D)Raul will develop stimulus generalization, and Sadie will develop stimulus discrimination.

Question

Raul's parents make certain they thank Raul every time he clears the dishes from the table without being asked. Sadie's parents try to remember to thank Sadie every time she clears the table without being asked, but about half the time, they forget. Based on principles of operant conditioning, you should predict that ​
A)both children's table clearing will be equally resistant to extinction.
B)Sadie's table clearing will be more resistant to extinction than Raul's.
C)Raul's table clearing will be more resistant to extinction than Sadie's.
D)Raul will develop stimulus generalization, and Sadie will develop stimulus discrimination.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sadie's table clearing behavior is reinforced on a partial (or intermittent) reinforcement schedule, which typically leads to more resistance to extinction than a continuous reinforcement schedule, like the one Raul is experiencing.

Raul's Parents Make Certain They Thank Raul Every Time He