Behaviors conditioned using a continuous reinforcement schedule tend to be more resistant to extinction than behaviors conditioned using a partial reinforcement schedule.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Behaviors conditioned using a partial reinforcement schedule tend to be more resistant to extinction than behaviors conditioned using a continuous reinforcement schedule. This is because with partial reinforcement, the subject is not always rewarded for their behavior and therefore are more likely to persist in their efforts to obtain the reward.

Behaviors Conditioned Using a Continuous Reinforcement Schedule Tend to Be