Which of the Following Would Result in a Decrease in the Effectiveness

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would result in a decrease in the effectiveness of reinforcement

• A) increasing the intensity of the punishment 
• B) lengthening the delay between the response and the reinforcer 
• C) providing the subject with an alternative response that will lead to the desired reinforcer 
• D) providing the punishment each time the "bad" behaviour occurs

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Budget Constraint

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