A Behavior That Is Strengthened Because It Accidently Precedes a Reinforcer

question 693

Multiple Choice

A behavior that is strengthened because it accidently precedes a reinforcer, even though it did not actually produce the reinforcer, is called:

• A)operant behavior
• B)superstitious behavior
• C)respondent behavior
• D)reflexive behavior

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Definitions:

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