Jimmy helps his father put away the dishes after dinner.Jimmy's father wants to increase the probability of this behavior and will be most successful by praising Jimmy

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By praising Jimmy immediately after the behavior of putting away dishes, his father is reinforcing the desired behavior and increasing the likelihood that Jimmy will continue to do it in the future. Delaying the praise until bedtime, breakfast, or the next time dishes need to be put away may not be as effective in reinforcing the behavior.

Jimmy Helps His Father Put Away the Dishes After Dinner