What kind of reinforcement is used if Sally's parents give her $10 every time she accumulates six As on her tests?
a) gradual reinforcement
b) sporadic reinforcement
c) continuous reinforcement
d) partial reinforcement
ANS: D, Sally is on a partial reinforcement schedule because she is not reinforced for every behavior; she is reinforced only after a certain number of behaviors.
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