Whose behavior is most likely to show the greatest resistance to extinction?
A) Carlos, who gets everything he asks for from his grandparents when they are out shopping
B) Lydia, whose parents always tell her "No, we cannot afford that" when they are out shopping
C) Kaitlyn, who does not ask for anything from her grandparents when they are out shopping
D) Rick, who sometimes gets what he asks for from his parents when they are out shopping

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Intermittent reinforcement, like Rick's experience, typically leads to greater resistance to extinction compared to continuous reinforcement.

Whose Behavior Is Most Likely to Show the Greatest Resistance