Relative to extinction following continuous reinforcement,what is typical of extinction following intermittent reinforcement

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Extinction following intermittent reinforcement typically proceeds more slowly compared to extinction following continuous reinforcement. This is because intermittent reinforcement results in the behavior being more resistant to extinction as the individual has learned that the reinforcement may still be available. Therefore, it takes longer for the individual to realize that the reinforcement is no longer available and to stop the behavior. However, once extinction does occur, the behavior is typically less resistant to spontaneous recovery.

Relative to Extinction Following Continuous Reinforcement,what Is Typical of Extinction