Acquiring a response through partial reinforcement makes the response
A)weaker.
B)easier to learn.
C)more resistant to extinction.
D)less resistant to extinction.

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Partial reinforcement, in which a response is reinforced only occasionally or intermittently, leads to more resistance to extinction than continuous reinforcement. This is because the individual continues to expect a reward even in the absence of reinforcement, leading to the persistence of the behavior. Therefore, partial reinforcement strengthens the response and makes it more resistant to extinction.

Acquiring a Response Through Partial Reinforcement Makes the Response