Question

In continuous reinforcement, an organism is reinforced _____; whereas in partial or intermittent reinforcement, an organism is reinforced _____.

Answer 1

Answer:

In continuous reinforcement, an organism is reinforced every time the desired behavior occurs whereas in partial or intermittent reinforcement, an organism is reinforced sporadically when the desired behavior occurs

Explanation:

Continous Reinforcement :

It reinforces the desired response each time it occurs.

Reinforce every single time the animal performs the response.

Use for teaching the animal the contingency.

Partial reinforcement :

It reinforces a response only part of the time . Though this results in slower acquisition in the beginning , it shows greater resistance to extinction later on.

Can reinforce ocassionally based on time.

Can reinforce ocassionally based on amount.

Can make it predictable or unpredictable.