In operant conditioning, when a response is first acquired, learning is usually most rapid if the response is reinforced ________
a. once every few responses on an intermittent schedule.
b. on a continuous reinforcement schedule.
c. once every few minutes on an intermittent schedule.
d. randomly on an intermittent schedule.
Answer: b
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