Practice mode Psychology

In operant conditioning, which reinforcement schedule should you use to produce behaviour that is highly resistant to extinction?

Correct answer C. Variable ratio

Explanation

On a variable-ratio schedule reinforcement comes after an unpredictable number of responses, as with gambling, so the subject keeps responding long after rewards stop.

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