Vending machine is to slot machine as ___ reinforcement is to ___ reinforcement.
A) secondary; primary
B) continuous; intermittent
C) partial; intermittent
D) positive; negative

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Vending machines and slot machines both use intermittent reinforcement schedules. Similarly, vending machines provide continuous reinforcement once the correct amount of money is inserted. Therefore, the best comparison is between intermittent and continuous reinforcement. The other choices are not appropriate comparisons in this scenario.

Vending Machine Is to Slot Machine as ___ Reinforcement Is