A Reinforcer Is a Consequence That ______________ the Likelihood of a Behavior

question 217

Multiple Choice

A reinforcer is a consequence that ______________ the likelihood of a behavior, and a punisher is a consequence that ____________ the likelihood of a behavior.

• A) increases; increases
• B) decreases; decreases
• C) decreases; increases
• D) increases; decreases

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Definitions:

Directed Effort

Focused work or activities aimed at achieving a specific goal or objective.

Goal

A specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound objective that guides planning and effort in projects or endeavors.

Profit

The financial gain obtained when revenues generated from business activities exceed the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.

Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, giving them certain rights regarding the company's management and profits.