Which of the following statements is true of the effect of using various kinds of schedules of reinforcement with children?
A. Children on fixed schedules show greater persistence than children on variable schedules.
B. Partial reinforcement produces greater resistance to extinction than continuous reinforcement.
C. Initial learning is slower with continuous rather than partial reinforcement.
D. Continuous reinforcement works better than partial reinforcement once a child masters a response.
Answer: B
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