Which of the following is correct regarding schedules of reinforcement?
A)Partial reinforcement allows for new behaviours to be learned more quickly as compared to continuous reinforcement.
B)Continuous reinforcement schedules involve reinforcing behaviour based on fixed time interval schedules.
C)Continuous reinforcement of target behaviour leads to greater resistance to extinction than does partial reinforcement.
D)Partial reinforcement of target behaviour leads to greater resistance to extinction than does continuous reinforcement.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Partial reinforcement leads to greater resistance to extinction because the behaviour is maintained even when reinforcement is not consistently provided, making it more persistent.

Which of the Following Is Correct Regarding Schedules of Reinforcement