Jeremy stops gambling five minutes after his slot machine last paid off; Jessica is still gambling, even though her slot machine hasn't paid off in over an hour. In this example, Jeremy's behavior _____ while Jessica's behavior _____.
A)shows low resistance to extinction; shows high resistance to extinction
B)has been classically conditioned; has been operantly conditioned
C)shows high resistance to extinction; shows low resistance to extinction
D)is controlled by conditioned stimuli; is controlled by unconditioned stimuli

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Jeremy's quick cessation of gambling after the slot machine stops paying off demonstrates low resistance to extinction (he stops the behavior quickly once the reinforcement stops). Jessica's continued gambling despite not winning indicates high resistance to extinction (she continues the behavior for a long time without reinforcement).

Jeremy Stops Gambling Five Minutes After His Slot Machine Last