A(n)____ schedule of reinforcement is applied when reinforcement is delivered each time a particular behavior occurs.
A) intermittent
B) continuous
C) fixed ratio
D) variable ratio

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A continuous schedule of reinforcement is applied when reinforcement is delivered each time a particular behavior occurs. This means that the behavior is reinforced every time it occurs, resulting in more rapid learning and acquisition of the behavior. However, once the reinforcement is removed, the behavior may quickly diminish. In contrast, intermittent schedules of reinforcement (such as fixed ratio and variable ratio schedules) result in slower acquisition of the behavior but lead to greater resistance to extinction over time.

A(n)____ Schedule of Reinforcement Is Applied When Reinforcement Is Delivered