The more immediate the delivery of a reward after the occurrence of a desirable behaviour, the:
A) greater the reinforcing effect on the behaviour
B) less likely the reward will act as a positive reinforcer
C) greater the need for extinction on the part of the organization
D) greater the capacity for negative reinforcement

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Immediate delivery of a reward after a desirable behavior significantly enhances its reinforcing effect, making the behavior more likely to be repeated in the future. This principle is grounded in the basic tenets of operant conditioning, where the timing of reinforcement is crucial for learning.

The More Immediate the Delivery of a Reward After the Occurrence