If a behavior continues to be exhibited in spite of the fact that no reinforcement is being given,it is likely that the behavior ____.

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The behavior continuing to be exhibited without reinforcement suggests that it was previously conditioned according to a partial reinforcement schedule, meaning that the behavior was reinforced only some of the time rather than every single time it occurred. This type of conditioning leads to a behavior being more resistant to extinction, as the individual is uncertain when they will receive reinforcement and thus keep exhibiting the behavior.

If a Behavior Continues to Be Exhibited in Spite of the Fact