Which type of reinforcement, when delivered intermittently rather than continuously, produces greater resistance to extinction?
ANo reinforcement at any point in trials
BContinuous reinforcement on every trial
CDelayed reinforcement after every trial
DPartial or intermittent reinforcement
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Partial or intermittent reinforcement
1. The chapter contrasts continuous and intermittent reinforcement schedules.
2. In continuous schedules every desired response is reinforced.
3. In intermittent schedules only some responses are reinforced.
4. Continuous schedules produce fast learning but rapid extinction once reinforcement stops.
5. Partial schedules produce greater resistance to extinction.
6. Hence intermittent reinforcement leads to greater resistance to extinction.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Psychology Ch 5 "Learning", p. 84, Schedules of Reinforcement_
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