Reinforcement and punishment exert their strongest effects when
A) they are applied together.
B) reinforcement is large and punishment severe.
C) they are applied immediately after a response is emitted.
D) given after short-to-moderate delays following a response.
E) they are not contingent on the behaviour being emitted.

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Reinforcement and punishment are most effective when they are applied immediately after a response. This immediate application helps the individual make a clear connection between their behavior and the consequence, whether it's a reward or a punishment, thereby strengthening or weakening the behavior more effectively.

Reinforcement and Punishment Exert Their Strongest Effects When