Zakir's mother occasionally gives in to his demands for extra money. After she stops this practice altogether, Zakir continues demanding extra money for the next three weeks. In this scenario, Zakir's behavior illustrates the influence of _____ on resistance to extinction.
A) the schedule of reinforcement
B) the degree of deprivation
C) the previous experience with extinction
D) the magnitude of the reinforcer

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Zakir's behavior illustrates the influence of the schedule of reinforcement on resistance to extinction. When reinforcement (extra money) is given intermittently or unpredictably (occasionally giving in), it leads to a behavior that is more resistant to extinction (continuing to demand money even after the reinforcement stops).

Zakir's Mother Occasionally Gives in to His Demands for Extra