A stimulus that signals whether a certain response or behaviour is likely to be followed by reward or punishment is called a
A) generalizable stimulus.
B) discriminative stimulus.
C) differentiating stimulus.
D) reinforcing stimulus.

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A discriminative stimulus is a cue or signal that indicates the availability of reinforcement for a specific response. It signals that a particular response is likely to be reinforced or punished. Different stimuli can act as discriminative stimuli, depending on the context and previous learning experiences. The other options (A, C, and D) are not accurate descriptions of a discriminative stimulus.

A Stimulus That Signals Whether a Certain Response or Behaviour