Extinction of a problem behavior will be more gradual when the behavior was reinforced on a ___________ schedule.
A) intermittent
B) continuous
C) concurrent
D) negative

Question

Extinction of a problem behavior will be more gradual when the behavior was reinforced on a ___________ schedule.​
A) ​intermittent
B) ​continuous
C) ​concurrent
D) ​negative

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Intermittent reinforcement schedules are known to produce more persistent and resistant behaviors, compared to continuous reinforcement schedules. Therefore, when the reinforcement is removed during extinction, the behavior on an intermittent reinforcement schedule will take longer to extinguish because the individual will continue to engage in the behavior, hoping that they will be reinforced again.

Extinction of a Problem Behavior Will Be More Gradual When