Which of the following is true of partial reinforcement?
A)In partial reinforcement,a behavior is reinforced every time it occurs.
B)Partial reinforcement does not characterize most life experiences.
C)Partial reinforcement is particularly resistant to extinction.
D)In partial reinforcement,extinction takes place quickly when reinforcement stops.

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Partial reinforcement is when a behavior is not reinforced every time it occurs, which is the case in most life experiences. This type of reinforcement is particularly resistant to extinction, meaning that the behavior reinforced through partial reinforcement will persist even when reinforcement stops, compared to behaviors that are fully reinforced, which will become extinct more quickly when reinforcement stops. Therefore, option C is correct. Option A is incorrect because reinforcement does not occur every time behavior is displayed in partial reinforcement. Option B is incorrect because partial reinforcement is a common occurrence in life experiences. Option D is incorrect because extinction is slower in partial reinforcement than in full reinforcement.

Which of the Following Is True of Partial Reinforcement