According to the principle of __________,if we want an animal to maintain a trick for a long time,we should only reinforce it for correct responses every once in a while.
A)negative reinforcement
B)fixed reinforcement
C)partial reinforcement
D)positive punishment

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The principle described is the principle of partial reinforcement, which means reinforcing a behavior only intermittently. This has been shown to strengthen and maintain behavior for longer periods of time compared to continuous reinforcement (reinforcing every correct response). Options A, B, and D are not relevant to this principle.

According to the Principle of __________,If We Want an Animal