Which of the following is a practical implication of contiguity theory?
A)Avoid the use of punishment whenever humanly possible.
B)Make sure that the last response to a stimulus is the correct response.
C)Use continuous reinforcement rather than intermittent reinforcement.
D)Use intermittent reinforcement instead of continuous reinforcement.

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Contiguity theory states that the more closely a response is followed by a stimulus, the stronger the association between them. Therefore, the best practical implication would be to ensure that the correct response is the last one given after a stimulus to reinforce the correct association.

Which of the Following Is a Practical Implication of Contiguity