Intermittent reinforcement results in:
A)faster extinction.
B)faster learning.
C)slower extinction.
D)superstitious behavior.

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Intermittent reinforcement means reinforcing a behavior only sometimes rather than consistently. This type of reinforcement schedule actually leads to slower extinction because the individual is unsure when the reward will occur and continues the behavior in the hopes of obtaining it. This can also lead to the development of superstitious behavior, as the individual may associate a specific behavior with the reward, even if there is no true causal relationship between them.

Intermittent Reinforcement Results In