To teach a child to say "please" when she asks for things, you should make getting the requested item
A)the CS.
B)a token.
C)a negative reinforcer.
D)response-contingent.

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Making the receipt of the requested item response-contingent means that the child must say "please" in order to receive the item. This uses positive reinforcement to encourage the behavior of saying "please" and makes it more likely that the child will continue to use the word in the future. The other options (A, B, and C) do not support the child learning to say "please" in a meaningful way.

To Teach a Child to Say "Please" When She Asks