To obtain the best compromise between the speed of acquisition of a desired response and resistance to its extinction, which reinforcement strategy should be used in training? (In other words, how do we get the fastest learning combined with the strongest resistance to extinction?)
A)Continuous reinforcement
B)Begin with self-management and then go to modeling.
C)Begin with delayed and partial reinforcement and gradually go to immediate and continuous reinforcement.
D)Begin with immediate and continuous reinforcement and gradually go to delayed and partial reinforcement.
E)Begin with negative reinforcement and gradually change to continuous positive reinforcement.

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Starting with immediate and continuous reinforcement helps establish the desired behavior quickly by providing consistent feedback for correct actions. Gradually shifting to delayed and partial reinforcement makes the behavior more resistant to extinction because the subject learns to maintain the behavior over time, even without constant reinforcement. This combination offers a balance between fast learning and durability of the learned behavior.

To Obtain the Best Compromise Between the Speed of Acquisition