An Event or Situation Signaling That an Operant Response Will

question 28

Multiple Choice

An event or situation signaling that an operant response will be reinforced is called a(n)

• A) cognitive map.
• B) unconditioned stimulus.
• C) primary reinforcer.
• D) discriminative stimulus.

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Definitions:

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Abusive Spouse

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