Renee and Josh want to teach Isabella to play nicely with her cousins through verbal praise. In order to effectively use praise, it should be
A)paired with a piece of candy.
B)delayed.
C)immediate.
D)followed by a second reinforcer.

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Verbal praise should be immediate in order to reinforce the behavior that the child just exhibited. Delaying the praise can make it less effective as the child may not associate the praise with the behavior. Candy or a second reinforcer may not always be necessary, as verbal praise alone can be an effective way to reinforce positive behavior.

Renee and Josh Want to Teach Isabella to Play Nicely