A police officer visits Ms. Duhaime's preschool class one morning to talk about safety precautions at home and on the street. The children listen quietly and attentively while the officer speaks. At the end of the visit, the officer and teacher agree that the children's good behavior warrants some kind of reinforcement. Given what we know about effective reinforcers at different age levels, their best choice would be:

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Immediate reinforcement, like receiving plastic toy police badges right after the event, is more effective for young children, making it the best choice for reinforcing their good behavior.

A Police Officer Visits Ms