For rats in a Skinner box, very little learning occurs when the delay between bar pressing and receiving food reaches
A)ten seconds.
B)25 seconds.
C)40 seconds.
D)50 seconds.

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Learning is most effective when the reinforcement is immediate. Delays, especially as long as 50 seconds, significantly reduce the association between the behavior and the reward, leading to minimal learning.

For Rats in a Skinner Box, Very Little Learning Occurs