Resistance to extinction is most strongly encouraged by ________ reinforcement.
A) delayed
B) intermittent
C) conditioned
D) negative

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Intermittent reinforcement means that the reinforcement is not given every time the behavior occurs, which makes the behavior more resistant to extinction. This is because the individual may not easily associate the lack of reinforcement with the behavior, leading to it being maintained for longer periods of time.

Resistance to Extinction Is Most Strongly Encouraged by ________ Reinforcement