In Operant Conditioning,a Stimulus That Increases the Probability of a Behavior

question 90

Multiple Choice

In operant conditioning,a stimulus that increases the probability of a behavior occurring again is called a:

• A) reinforcer
• B) punisher
• C) generalizer
• D) conditioner

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Definitions:

Tear

A drop of clear salty liquid secreted by glands in your eyes, often resulting from emotion or irritation.

Perfectly Horizontal

A line on a graph that shows a constant value, indicating no change in the variable it represents across different situations.

Perfectly Vertical

A line on a graph that shows an infinite response in the variable measured on the y-axis for any change in the variable on the x-axis, indicating no change regardless of input.

Percentage Change

A mathematical calculation that indicates the degree of change over time as a proportion of the starting value, often expressed as a percentage.