Which of the following reinforcement procedures would be most appropriate for the classroom?

a) As students begin a new task, praise the desired final behavior only, ignoring any approximations to the response you are seeking.
b) Give immediate reinforcement when a desired behavior is observed.
c) Increase the frequency of the reward over time.
d) Delay punishment following misbehavior.


b The most appropriate choice is immediate reinforcement following a desired behavior. The other choices are unsound practices.

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