Continuous schedules of reinforcement are to ____ as partial schedules of reinforcement are to ____.
A) slower extinction rates; faster extinction rates
B) internal motivation; external motivation
C) faster extinction rates; slower extinction rates
D) classical conditioning; operant conditioning

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Continuous schedules of reinforcement result in faster extinction rates, as individuals become accustomed to the consistent reward and lose interest when it is no longer provided. In contrast, partial schedules of reinforcement result in slower extinction rates, as individuals are uncertain when they will be rewarded and continue to engage in the behavior in hopes of receiving a reward.

Continuous Schedules of Reinforcement Are to ____ as Partial Schedules