What is the crucial deprivation for a conditioned reinforcer to be effective?
A) deprivation of the conditioned reinforcer
B) deprivation of the backup reinforcer (e.g., food that had been paired with praise).

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The crucial deprivation for a conditioned reinforcer to be effective is the deprivation of the backup reinforcer (e.g., food that had been paired with praise). Without the backup reinforcer being desired, the conditioned reinforcer loses its efficacy. However, deprivation of the conditioned reinforcer itself is not necessary for it to be effective.

What Is the Crucial Deprivation for a Conditioned Reinforcer to Be