A Delay in the Delivery of a Reinforcer After the Target

question 55

Multiple Choice

A delay in the delivery of a reinforcer after the target response is likely to disrupt conditioning because

• A)animals have poor memories.
• B)animals keep responding during the delay.
• C)animals have attentional difficulties.
• D)animals expect responses to lead to reinforcers.

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