Which of the following would result in a decrease in the effectiveness of reinforcement

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Lengthening the delay between the response and the reinforcer would result in a decrease in the effectiveness of reinforcement as it would reduce the strength of the association between the behaviour and the reinforcer. The longer the delay, the weaker the association becomes, and the less effective the reinforcement becomes. Increasing the intensity of the punishment (A) would increase the effectiveness of punishment. Providing an alternative response (C) that leads to the desired reinforcer could either increase or decrease the effectiveness of reinforcement, depending on whether the alternative response is desired or not. Providing the punishment each time the "bad" behaviour occurs (D) would increase the effectiveness of punishment.

Which of the Following Would Result in a Decrease in the Effectiveness