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Download full textMcDevitt, Margaret A. – Behavior Analyst Today, 2007
It is well known that the duration of the delay between a response and consequence is inversely related to the impact of that consequence on future responding, and even short delays can greatly undermine the effectiveness of a consequence. However, several studies have shown that delayed primary reinforcement can have a substantial impact on…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Reinforcement, Influences, Reaction Time
