Asked by Hunter Skaro on Jul 24, 2024
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Which of the following statements is true about operant conditioning?
A) Neither partial nor continuous reinforcement leads to behaviors that will persist for long periods of time.
B) Continuous reinforcement leads to behaviors that will persist longer than behavior learned through partial or intermittent reinforcement.
C) Partial reinforcement leads to behaviors that will persist longer than behavior learned through continuous reinforcement.
D) Continuous reinforcement and partial reinforcement lead to behaviors that persist for equally long periods of time.
Partial Reinforcement
A conditioning schedule where a response is reinforced only some of the time, which can lead to a stronger and more resistant response.
Continuous Reinforcement
A schedule of reinforcement where every occurrence of the targeted behavior is reinforced, used to teach new behaviors.
- Grasp the concept of partial and continuous reinforcement and their durability effects on behavior.
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Sipri PaleteJul 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Partial reinforcement leads to behaviors that will persist longer than behavior learned through continuous reinforcement. This is because behaviors learned through partial reinforcement are more resistant to extinction, meaning they are less likely to stop occurring when the reinforcement stops. In contrast, behaviors learned through continuous reinforcement may stop occurring more quickly once reinforcement stops.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the concept of partial and continuous reinforcement and their durability effects on behavior.