A response occurs, and 1 day later a reinforcer follows; and that response increases in frequency as a result. This an example of a
A) Rule-governed analog
B) Direct-acting contingency

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This is an example of a rule-governed analog because the effect of the reinforcer is not immediate but delayed, and the increase in response frequency is likely due to the individual's understanding or expectation of the contingency (a rule) rather than the direct temporal association of the response and reinforcer. Direct-acting contingencies involve immediate consequences that directly influence behavior.

A Response Occurs, and 1 Day Later a Reinforcer Follows;