Studies with Animals Have Shown That in a Self-Control Situation,the

question 12

Multiple Choice

Studies with animals have shown that in a self-control situation,the use of a precommitment procedure is more effective in increasing the number of large-reinforcer choices if

• A)there is no delay between the precommitment period and the delivery of either reinforcer
• B)there is a long delay between the precommitment period and the delivery of either reinforcer
• C)the small immediate reinforcer is visible during the precommitment period
• D)the animal is distracted during the preocommitment period

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