Identify the biggest problem with continuous reinforcement.

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When continuous reinforcement ends, the behavior that was being reinforced often ceases quickly, leading to rapid extinction. This is because the subject becomes accustomed to receiving a reward for every instance of the behavior, and when the rewards stop, the behavior is quickly abandoned. Continuous reinforcement does not inherently lead to the slowest learning (in fact, it can lead to rapid acquisition of the desired behavior) nor does it stress negative reinforcement, which involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to strengthen a behavior.

Identify the Biggest Problem with Continuous Reinforcement