In instrumental conditioning, reinforcement is __________ the response.
A) contingent on
B) contiguous with
C) shaped by
D) stamped in by

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Reinforcement in instrumental conditioning is contingent on the response, meaning that it is only given after the desired behavior has been exhibited. This creates a contingency between the behavior and the reinforcement, which strengthens the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future. Contiguity, shaping, and stamping in are all important aspects of instrumental conditioning as well, but none of them specifically refer to the relationship between reinforcement and response.

In Instrumental Conditioning, Reinforcement Is __________ the Response