Question

question 13 1 pts which of the following statements is true about operant conditioning? continuous reinforcement and partial reinforcement lead to behaviors that persist for equally long periods of time. continuous reinforcement leads to behaviors that will persist longer than behavior learned through partial or intermittent reinforcement. neither partial nor continuous reinforcement leads to behaviors that will persist for long periods of time. partial reinforcement leads to behaviors that will persist longer than behavior learned through continuous reinforcement.

Explanation:

In operant conditioning, partial reinforcement creates behaviors that are more resistant to extinction compared to continuous reinforcement. Continuous reinforcement provides a reward every time the behavior occurs, and when the reward stops, the behavior quickly diminishes. Partial reinforcement, where rewards are given only sometimes, makes the individual keep performing the behavior in hopes of getting the reward again.

Answer:

D. Partial reinforcement leads to behaviors that will persist longer than behavior learned through continuous reinforcement.