When a behavior must occur before a reinforcer will be presented, we say that the reinforcer is__________-upon that behavior.
A)noncontingent
B)contingent
C)direct-acting
D)indirect-acting

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Contingent reinforcement means that the behavior must occur before the reinforcer is presented. Noncontingent reinforcement refers to a schedule in which reinforcement is delivered regardless of the behavior being emitted. Direct-acting reinforcement occurs immediately after the behavior, while indirect-acting reinforcement occurs via a secondary consequence (such as praise or attention).

When a Behavior Must Occur Before a Reinforcer Will Be