The Longer the Negative Reinforcement Is Delayed After an Escape

question 55

Multiple Choice

The longer the negative reinforcement is delayed after an escape response,______.

• A)the faster the acquisition of the escape behavior
• B)the higher the final level of escape performance
• C)the slower the escape behavior
• D)the greater the punishment needs to be effective

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