What Effect Would a Reinforcer Have on a Child's Behavior

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Multiple Choice

What effect would a reinforcer have on a child's behavior?

• A) it decreases the likelihood that behavior will be repeated only if a reinforcer is given before the child performs the behavior
• B) it depends on what the child's behavior is
• C) it decreases the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated
• D) it increases the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated

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