A problem behavior will be less resistant to extinction when it is reinforced on a ______________ schedule prior to extinction.
A) fixed interval
B) continuous
C) variable interval
D) intermittent

Question

A problem behavior will be less resistant to extinction when it is reinforced on a ______________ schedule prior to extinction.​
A) ​fixed interval
B) ​continuous
C) ​variable interval
D) ​intermittent

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A behavior reinforced on a continuous schedule (every occurrence of the behavior is reinforced) is less resistant to extinction compared to behaviors reinforced on partial (intermittent) schedules, because the expectation for reinforcement is clearer and the absence of reinforcement is more noticeable.

A Problem Behavior Will Be Less Resistant to Extinction When