If Hunter is being rewarded periodically for doing the dishes, he is being subjected to _________.
A) partial reinforcement
B) complete reinforcement
C) full reinforcement
D) continuous reinforcement

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Partial reinforcement refers to a situation where a behavior is reinforced only some of the time, rather than every time. If Hunter is only being rewarded periodically for doing the dishes, he is not receiving continuous reinforcement (D), and it is unlikely that he is receiving complete reinforcement (B) or full reinforcement (C), as these terms suggest that the behavior is always reinforced. Therefore, partial reinforcement (A) is the most accurate choice.

If Hunter Is Being Rewarded Periodically for Doing the Dishes