Learned behaviour is less prone to extinction if it is conditioned by __________ reinforcement.
A)intermittent
B)negative
C)continuous
D)delayed

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Intermittent reinforcement means the reinforcement is given only sometimes or intermittently, rather than every time the desired behavior is exhibited. This type of reinforcement results in a stronger and more resistant learned behavior, as compared to continuous reinforcement where the behavior may become extinguished more quickly when reinforcement is stopped.

Learned Behaviour Is Less Prone to Extinction If It Is