Compared to continuous schedules of reinforcement,partial schedules of reinforcement
A) produce the greatest stimulus generalization.
B) produce lower rates of responding.
C) are more resistant to extinction.
D) are less resistant to extinction.

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Partial schedules of reinforcement create a stronger association between the behavior and the reinforcement than continuous schedules, making the behavior more resistant to extinction. This is because the individual has learned that not every behavior will be reinforced in a partial schedule, so they keep trying until they get a response. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

Compared to Continuous Schedules of Reinforcement,partial Schedules of Reinforcement