Sarah's parents are trying to use operant conditioning to toilet train her. Sarah is awarded three M&M candies every time she successfully uses the bathroom
For this technique to work most effectively, Sarah's parents should reinforce the desired behavior __________
a) immediately after each successful occasion.
b) after a short delay.
c) within thirty minutes of Sarah's using the bathroom.
d) when Sarah requests the candy.
a Explanation: Reinforcement is most effective if it immediately follows the
behavior it is designed to encourage.
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