Which of the following statements about immediate versus delayed reinforcement is correct?
a. The short-term consequences of a behavior often provide greater incentive than the long-term consequences.
b. The long-term consequences of a behavior are more satisfying than the immediate consequences.
c. There is no difference in the effectiveness of immediate and delayed reinforcement.
d. Humans are unable to envision the long-term consequences of their own behavior.
A
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