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rmenurse

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When implementing a reinforcement contingency, it is acceptable to wait 30 s following the emission of a target response to deliver the reinforcer.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

If one wants to determine the effectiveness of a stimulus as a reinforcer as the requirements to earn that reinforcer change over time, which assessment method would be most appropriate?
 
  a. Concurrent schedule assessment
  b. Multiple schedule assessment
  c. Progressive-ratio schedule assessment
  d. Paired stimulus assessment



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krakiolit

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Answer to Question 1

False . Reinforcement should be delivered immediately upon the display of the target behavior. Waiting even 30 s can result in the reinforcer following some other behavior and not achieving the desired result.

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rmenurse

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Excellent


bitingbit

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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