Which of the Following Would Make a Reinforcer Most Effective

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would make a reinforcer most effective?

• A)Deliver it as soon as possible after the behaviour has been performed.
• B)Delay it for varying periods of time depending on the behaviour being reinforced.
• C)Make sure that it is a secondary reinforcer.
• D)Delay it for a short period of time to allow the person to coalesce the information in long-term memory.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Analysis

The examination of mental processes including perception, memory, thought, and problem-solving.

Dispositional Analysis

The assessment of an individual's inherent traits, characteristics, and tendencies to understand behavior.

Social Comparison

The process by which individuals evaluate their own abilities, achievements, and conditions in relation to others.

Attribution

The process of inferring the causes behind behaviors and events, which can influence how individuals understand and interact with their environment.