In Operant Conditioning, an Event That Strengthens a Particular Behavior

question 6

Multiple Choice

In operant conditioning, an event that strengthens a particular behavior is called a(n) :

• A)reinforcer.
• B)discipline.
• C)stimulus.
• D)enhancer.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment or model that is manipulated to observe its effect on a dependent variable, being the cause in a cause-and-effect relationship.

Criterion Validity

The extent to which a measure is related to an outcome.

Quality

The degree to which a set of inherent characteristics fulfills requirements or expectations.

Type

A category or classification, often used to describe different forms or variations of objects, conditions, or phenomena.