Jimmy helps his father put away the dishes after dinner. If Jimmy's father wants to increase the probability of this behavior, he will be most successful by praising Jimmy
A)right after all the dishes are put away.
B)at bedtime.
C)the next morning at breakfast.
D)the next time that some dishes need to be put away.

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Praising Jimmy right after all the dishes are put away is the most effective way to increase the probability of this behavior because immediate reinforcement strengthens the association between the behavior and the positive outcome.

Jimmy Helps His Father Put Away the Dishes After Dinner