One explanation for the PRE implies that the effect is really an illusion. This is the _________.
A) discrimination hypothesis
B) frustration hypothesis
C) sequential hypothesis
D) response unit hypothesis

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The response unit hypothesis suggests that the partial reinforcement effect (PRE) is an illusion because it changes the way responses are grouped or perceived, making it seem like behavior is more resistant to extinction.

One Explanation for the PRE Implies That the Effect Is