Multiple choice

Reinforcement in operant conditioning is most effective when it is

  1. response contingent

  2. stimulus contingent

  3. US-CS contingent

  4. NS-CS contingent
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Explanation

For reinforcement to work in operant conditioning, it must be CONTINGENT on the response - the consequence follows and depends on the specific behavior. This is fundamental to operant conditioning principles. The other options are not standard operant conditioning terminology.

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