Behaviour that is reinforced intermittently is less susceptible to extinction than behaviour that is reinforced each and every time it occurs.

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Intermittent reinforcement leads to behavior that is more resistant to extinction because the unpredictability of the reinforcement makes it harder for the subject to determine when or if a behavior is no longer being reinforced, compared to continuous reinforcement where the pattern of reinforcement is clear and once stopped, the behavior quickly diminishes.

Behaviour That Is Reinforced Intermittently Is Less Susceptible to Extinction