In the context of the schedules of reinforcement in operant conditioning, if a behavior is ________ reinforced, it is more difficult to extinguish.
A)negatively
B)intermittently
C)continuously
D)positively

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Intermittent reinforcement, where reinforcement is provided intermittently or randomly, creates a stronger association between the behavior and the reward, making the behavior more resistant to extinction compared to continuous reinforcement where the reward is given every time the behavior is exhibited.

In the Context of the Schedules of Reinforcement in Operant