In the laboratory, when a clicking sounds is followed by food, the clicking sound:
A) Can become an enduring reinforcing stimulus
B) Takes on a conditioned reinforcement function
C) Usually supports an operant that produces it
D) Is characterized by all of the above

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The clicking sound, when followed by food, can become an enduring reinforcing stimulus, take on a conditioned reinforcement function, and usually support an operant that produces it, making all of the provided options correct. This is a fundamental concept in classical conditioning, where a neutral stimulus (clicking sound) becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus (food) to produce a conditioned response.

In the Laboratory, When a Clicking Sounds Is Followed by Food