To determine whether attendance at sports events is a reinforcer for a particular teenager, such attendance would have to
A) be demonstrated to be universally rewarding.
B) increase the probability of the recurrence of the behavior it followed.
C) meet a long list of criteria that includes adaptability and reliability.
D) be demonstratively associated with a basic biological need.

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To determine if attendance at sports events is a reinforcer for a particular teenager, we need to observe whether their attendance increases the probability of them repeating the behavior in the future. This is the definition of reinforcement, and is reflected in choice B. The other options are not necessary for determining if attendance at sports events is a reinforcer for a particular teenager.

To Determine Whether Attendance at Sports Events Is a Reinforcer