You help a friend move into a new house.After you are done,your friend goes inside and closes the door.Three days later,they call you up and thank you for helping them move.From an operant conditioning perspective,the next time your friend moves,what will you do?
A)You will immediately go and help your friend move.
B)You will help your friend move but wait several days.
C)You will start to help your friend but then stop.
D)You will not help your friend.

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The delayed gratitude (three days later) serves as a weak reinforcer, making it less likely that you will help immediately or at all next time.

You Help a Friend Move into a New House