On a chain schedule of reinforcement, the longer the delay between the S^D and the unconditioned reinforcement: A) The less effective the S^D as a conditioned reinforcer B) The less the value of the unconditioned reinforcer C) The greater the stimulus control D) The more the value of the unconditioned reinforcer

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The longer the delay between the conditioned stimulus (CS) and the unconditioned reinforcement, the less effective the CS becomes as a conditioned reinforcer. This is because the association between the CS and the unconditioned reinforcement weakens with longer delays, making it harder for the organism to learn the connection between the two.

On a Chain Schedule of Reinforcement, the Longer the Delay