Which of the following is true about a behavior (such as gambling at a slot machine) that is continuously reinforced?
a. The schedule of reinforcement results in rapid learning and stays strong long after playing no longer pays out.
b. The behavior is likely to happen in an environment outside of a casino.
c. The behavior is extinguished rapidly if the slot machine no longer pays out.
d. The continuous schedule of reinforcement is stronger than an intermittent schedule.
Answer: C
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