Compared to continuous reinforcement, partial reinforcement results in _______ learning that is _______ to extinguish.
A)faster; harder
B)slower; harder
C)faster; easier
D)slower; easier
E)faster; equally difficult

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Partial reinforcement results in slower learning because the reinforcement is not given after every desired response, making it take longer for the behavior to be learned. However, this type of learning is harder to extinguish because the subject becomes accustomed to not receiving reinforcement every time, making the behavior more resistant to extinction.

Compared to Continuous Reinforcement, Partial Reinforcement Results in _______ Learning