All of the following statements about partial reinforcement are true, EXCEPT:
A) Partial reinforcement generally leads to a stronger, more enduring conditioning.
B) Partial reinforcement rarely occurs in the natural world.
C) Schedules of reinforcement result in various levels of the partial reinforcement effect.
D) Acquiring a behavior takes more time when the behavior is only partially reinforced.

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Partial reinforcement often occurs in the natural world, contrary to the statement in option B. For example, animals do not always find food every time they search for it, which is a form of partial reinforcement.

All of the Following Statements About Partial Reinforcement Are True