Sarah's Parents Are Trying to Use Operant Conditioning to Toilet

question 147

Multiple Choice

Sarah's parents are trying to use operant conditioning to toilet train her. Sarah is awarded three M&M candies every time she successfully uses the bathroom. For this technique to work most effectively, Sarah's parents should reinforce the desired behavior __________

• A) immediately after each successful occasion.
• B) after a short delay.
• C) within thirty minutes of Sarah's using the bathroom.
• D) when Sarah requests the candy.

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