A reinforcement schedule where responses are rewarded only sometimes rather than every time, creating strong resistance to extinction and persistent behavioral patterns.
Example: Slot machines paying out randomly, creating persistent gambling behavior, or receiving occasional praise for work performance maintaining high effort levels.
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