Schedules of reinforcement that are more resistant to extinction because reinforcement has been unpredictable in the past are called ___________ schedules of reinforcement.
A)fixed
B)primary
C)variable
D)continuous

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Variable schedules of reinforcement are more resistant to extinction because the reinforcement is given after an unpredictable number of responses, making the behavior more persistent and less likely to be extinguished.

Schedules of Reinforcement That Are More Resistant to Extinction Because