During a public-safety radio lab, a recruit uses the correct unit identifier on the first try. When should the instructor reinforce that phrase?
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Short Explanation
Catch the good phrase while it is still echoing in the room. Waiting for tomorrow’s email is like thanking someone for a clean pass after the game is over. Immediate is the whole point.
Full Explanation
Domain 4D specifies reinforcement techniques during training, not only after the event. Immediate recognition of the target radio phrase strengthens the behavior while the recruit can still repeat it. Next-day email, waiting for unanimous success, and holding praise until after evaluations all delay the reinforcement.