Which statement concerning effective positive reinforcement is true?

a. Continuous schedules are most effective for establishing and maintaining a behavior.
b. Partial schedules are most effective for establishing and maintaining a behavior.
c. When first learning a behavior, a partial schedule of reinforcement is best, but when attempting to maintain a behavior, a continuous schedule is most effective.
d. When first learning a behavior, a continuous schedule of reinforcement is best, but when attempting to maintain a behavior, a partial schedule is most effective.


d

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