Question

question 24
in _____ reinforcement, the person or animal is not reinforced every time a desired behavior is performed.
a primary
b secondary
c continuous
d partial

Explanation:

• Primary reinforcement: Refers to stimuli that satisfy basic biological needs (e.g., food, water). It is not related to the frequency of reinforcement.
• Secondary reinforcement: Involves stimuli that have acquired reinforcing value through association with primary reinforcers (e.g., money). Frequency of reinforcement is not its defining characteristic.
• Continuous reinforcement: Means the person or animal is reinforced every time the desired behavior is performed. This is the opposite of what the question describes.
• Partial reinforcement: In this type, the person or animal is not reinforced every time the desired behavior occurs. There are different schedules (e.g., fixed - ratio, variable - interval) under partial reinforcement, but the key is non - continuous reinforcement.

Answer:

D. partial