In his experiments on verbal behavior, William Verplanck reinforced expressions of opinion using as reinforcers.
A)M&Ms
B)effusive praise
C)music
D)paraphrases and expressions of agreement

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Verplanck used paraphrases and expressions of agreement as reinforcers for expressions of opinion. This type of reinforcement is known as social reinforcement, where the reinforcement comes from another person's feedback or approval rather than material rewards. Verbal agreement and paraphrasing of opinions can reinforce a person's behavior of expressing their opinions in the future.

In His Experiments on Verbal Behavior, William Verplanck Reinforced Expressions