Which statement is an example of a reinforcement contingency?
A)A child's mother will give him what he wants,but only if he says "please."
B)When a door is closed,one must should knock before entering.
C)Hot dogs and peanuts are related,because both are sold at baseball games.
D)A piece of food is delivered to a rat 2 seconds after a tone is presented.

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A reinforcement contingency involves a specific condition that must be met to receive a reward or reinforcement. In choice A, the child must say "please" to receive what he wants, which is a clear example of a reinforcement contingency.

Which Statement Is an Example of a Reinforcement Contingency