Which of the following statements is true about continuous reinforcement and partial reinforcement?
A)Both partial and continuous reinforcement lead to behaviours that tend to extinguish quickly.
B)Continuous reinforcement leads to behaviours that will persist longer than behaviour learned through partial reinforcement.
C)Partial reinforcement leads to behaviours that will persist longer than behaviour learned through continuous reinforcement.
D)Both continuous reinforcement and partial reinforcement lead to behaviours that persist for extremely long periods of time.

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Partial reinforcement leads to behaviours that will persist longer than behavior learned through continuous reinforcement. This is because partial reinforcement creates a stronger association between the behavior and the reward, as the rewarding stimulus is not available every time the behavior is exhibited. This creates a higher level of persistence in the behavior as the individual continues to engage in the behavior in anticipation of the reward. In contrast, with continuous reinforcement, the behavior is extinguished more quickly as the individual learns that the behavior is only rewarded every time and therefore, the behavior ceases once the reward is no longer provided.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About Continuous Reinforcement