If you work hard all semester in a class to get an A,
the delay between your hard work and the final grade should be a detriment to your learning, but it is not deterimental for several reasons. Which of following would NOT be a plausible reason for this occurrence?
a. As a mature human, you can anticipate future rewards.
b. You get reinforced by quiz and test grades all through the semester.
c. A single reinforcer can often maintain a linked series of actions that lead to the final reinforcement of an A for the class.
d. Response-contingent reinforcement does not have an effect on adults, only animals and young children.
ANSWER: d
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