If a response increases in frequency because of its immediate reinforcing consequences, this is known as:
A)the direct-acting effects of positive reinforcement
B)a functional response-reinforcer relationship
C)the indirect-acting effects of positive reinforcement
D)natural reinforcement

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The direct-acting effects of positive reinforcement refer to the immediate increase in frequency of a behavior that occurs because of its reinforcing consequences. This is in contrast to the indirect-acting effects of positive reinforcement, which refer to the long-term effects that reinforcement may have on behavior, such as increasing the likelihood of the behavior occurring in the future. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

If a Response Increases in Frequency Because of Its Immediate