Who Is Likely to Discontinue His or Her Behavior First

question 49

Multiple Choice

Who is likely to discontinue his or her behavior first if reinforcement completely stops?

• A)Penny,who plays the slot machines
• B)Sam,who receives $20 on every Thursday when he mows his neighbor's lawn
• C)Ralph,who is out on his boat fishing for striped bass
• D)Wendy,who repeatedly checks for e-mail while studying

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Definitions:

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