In real life, behavior is probably MOST often reinforced by _____ reinforcement.

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Partial reinforcement, where a response is reinforced only some of the time, is most common in real life, leading to behaviors that are more resistant to extinction than behaviors that are reinforced every time they occur. Continuous reinforcement, where every correct response is reinforced, is less common outside of controlled learning environments.

In Real Life, Behavior Is Probably MOST Often Reinforced by _____