Which of the following statements concerning reinforcement is correct?

A) Learning is most rapid with intermittent reinforcement,but continuous reinforcement produces the greatest resistance to extinction.
B) Learning is most rapid with continuous reinforcement,but intermittent reinforcement produces the greatest resistance to extinction.
C) Learning is fastest and resistance to extinction is greatest after continuous reinforcement.
D) Learning is fastest and resistance to extinction is greatest following intermittent reinforcement.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Intermittent reinforcement typically leads to slower initial learning, but produces greater resistance to extinction than continuous reinforcement. On the other hand, continuous reinforcement results in faster learning, but weaker resistance to extinction. Therefore, option B is the only statement that correctly represents both aspects of reinforcement.

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