According to the law of contingent reinforcement, to have maximum reinforcement value, a reward must be delivered only __________.
A) by an employee's superior
B) if it is coupled with public recognition
C) if the employee receiving the reward is in the presence of other coworkers
D) if it has a monetary value
E) if the desired behavior is exhibited

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The law of contingent reinforcement states that for maximum reinforcement value, a reward must be delivered only if the desired behavior is exhibited. Therefore, option E is the best choice. The other options may or may not contribute to increasing reinforcement value, but they are not necessary according to this law.

According to the Law of Contingent Reinforcement, to Have Maximum