Compared to fixed schedules of partial reinforcement, variable schedules lead to _____ periods with no responding and are _____ resistant to extinction.

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Variable schedules of partial reinforcement lead to fewer periods with no responding because the unpredictability of reinforcement maintains consistent responding. They are more resistant to extinction because the behavior is reinforced at unpredictable intervals, making it harder for the organism to discern when reinforcements have ceased.

Compared to Fixed Schedules of Partial Reinforcement, Variable Schedules Lead