Cues That Influence Operant Behavior by Indicating the Probable Consequences

question 42

Multiple Choice

Cues that influence operant behavior by indicating the probable consequences (reinforcement or nonreinforcement) of a response are referred to as _____ stimuli.

• A)reinforcement-extinction
• B)generalization
• C)discriminative
• D)operant

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Definitions:

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