Must Rudolph make the response that produces the click, in order for the click to become a conditioned reinforcer?

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A click can become a conditioned reinforcer through classical conditioning, in which it is paired with a primary reinforcer (like food) until it becomes associated with the primary reinforcer and acquires the ability to elicit the desired behavior. The click itself does not need to be produced by Rudolph for it to become a conditioned reinforcer.

Must Rudolph Make the Response That Produces the Click, in Order