When extinction is used following intermittent reinforcement,the behavior will be more resistant to extinction.

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When a behavior is reinforced intermittently, it means the reinforcement is not given every time the behavior is performed. This kind of reinforcement schedule makes the behavior more resistant to extinction - which means that even if the reinforcement stops, the behavior may continue because the individual has learned that sometimes they will be rewarded for that behavior. When extinction is then used, it can take longer for the behavior to stop because the individual may keep trying the behavior in the hopes of receiving the reinforcement that used to come intermittently.

When Extinction Is Used Following Intermittent Reinforcement,the Behavior Will Be