Markel wants to teach his dog to sit, but he doesn't want his dog to gain too much weight from getting too many treats. Based on what you know about schedules of reinforcement, you tell him it would be BEST to use a(n) _____ schedule of reinforcement.

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A partial reinforcement schedule is best in this scenario because it doesn't require Markel to give his dog a treat every time the dog sits, reducing the risk of weight gain. This schedule reinforces the behavior intermittently, which is also more resistant to extinction than continuous reinforcement.

Markel Wants to Teach His Dog to Sit, but He