Which of the following reinforcement schedules in operant conditioning would be best to use if you want to produce behavior that is very resistant to extinction?
Correct answer: C. variable ratio
- A. continuous
- B. fixed ratio
- C. variable ratio
- D. fixed interval
Explanation
A variable-ratio schedule reinforces behavior after an unpredictable number of responses, as in gambling, and produces very persistent responding that is highly resistant to extinction. Continuous reinforcement usually makes extinction occur more quickly once reinforcement stops.
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