A behavior change is likely due to indirect acting effects of positive reinforcement if the behavior that is measured shows some increase in strength prior to the first occurrence of the consequence.

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This statement is true. Indirect acting effects of positive reinforcement refer to the strengthening of behavior that occurs before the actual reinforcement is delivered - this can happen because of cues or signals that the reinforcement is about to occur. If behavior shows an increase in strength prior to the delivery of the consequence (reinforcement), then it is likely due to these indirect acting effects.

A Behavior Change Is Likely Due to Indirect Acting Effects