Question

ed: sep 10 at 8:11am
iz instructions
you have \unlimited\ attempts. (take each quiz as many times as you wish before the due date.)
30 minute time limit.
20 multiple choice questions, 1 point each.
your grade is the \highest\ of all attempts.
each quiz is worth 20 points.
no back tracking to change answers. no late work accepted.
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note: there will be 10 quizzes this semester for a total of 200 points. make each quiz count!
question 16
which of the following is true of continuous reinforcement in operant conditioning?
continuous reinforcement is particularly resistant to extinction.
continuous reinforcement does not bring about changes in behavior.
in continuous reinforcement, a behavior is reinforced every time it occurs.
in continuous reinforcement, a behavior is reinforced only a portion of the time.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Intermittent reinforcement (not continuous) is more resistant to extinction.
• Option 2: Continuous reinforcement does change behavior (e.g., increases it).
• Option 3: By definition, continuous reinforcement rewards a behavior every time it happens.
• Option 4: Reinforcing a portion of the time is intermittent, not continuous.

Answer:

C. In continuous reinforcement, a behavior is reinforced every time it occurs.