National Public Radio (NPR) often holds fund drives to raise ...

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National Public Radio (NPR) often holds fund drives to raise money for their radio stations. They frequently offer prizes for people who donate a certain amount of money. For example, they might offer a CD for those who donate at least 50 to the station. It's not clear whether this actually increases donations. What can we say about this situation?
 
  a. The CD's function as a reinforcer for donating money.
  b. The money functions as a reinforcer for getting a Cd.
  c. The CD's function as a reward for donating money.
  d. The money functions as a reward for getting a Cd.

Question 2

Why does the field of applied behavior analysis adhere to the consideration of procedural guidelines when using a punishment intervention?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

When using punishment as a treatment intervention, the suggested procedural guidelines help ensure that the punishment is as effective as possible and that practitioners will apply punishment with optimal effectiveness while minimizing undesirable side effects and problems.

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TYSM

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