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Question

Read each of the following two statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R); and indicate your answer using code given below :
Assertion (A) : Conditioning done using partial reinforcement schedule decreases resistance to change.
Reason (R) : Partial reinforcement schedules influence rate of responding.
Code :

The correct answer is
(A) is false, but (R) is true.

Partial Reinforcement: Assertion Analysis

Assertion (A) states that conditioning using a partial reinforcement schedule decreases resistance to change. This is incorrect. In learning theory, partial reinforcement (also known as intermittent reinforcement) actually leads to increased resistance to extinction, meaning the learned behavior persists longer even when reinforcement stops. Therefore, Assertion (A) is false.

Partial Reinforcement: Reason Analysis

Reason (R) states that partial reinforcement schedules influence the rate of responding. This is true. Different schedules of reinforcement (continuous vs. various partial schedules like fixed-ratio, variable-ratio, fixed-interval, variable-interval) produce distinct patterns and rates of behavior. For instance, variable schedules often lead to high, steady rates of responding.

Conclusion on Statements

Based on the analysis:

  • Assertion (A) is false.
  • Reason (R) is true.

This corresponds to the option where the Assertion is false, and the Reason is true.

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