What kind of reinforcement is used if Sally's parents give her $10 every time she accumulates six As on her report card?
A) gradual reinforcement
B) sporadic reinforcement
C) continuous reinforcement
D) partial reinforcement
Answer: D
Rationale: With partial (intermittent) reinforcement, not every response or instance of a behavior is rewarded. Sporadic and gradual reinforcement are not commonly used terms in operant conditioning.
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