Which of the following expressions best captures the meaning of the term outcomes
A)(positive reinforcers + positive punishers) - (negative punishers + negative reinforcers)
B)(positive reinforcers - negative reinforcers)
C)(positive reinforcers + negative punishers) - (positive punishers + negative reinforcers)
D)(positive reinforcers + negative reinforcers) - (positive punishers + negative punishers)

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Outcomes in behavioral terms can be thought of as the net result of reinforcing (positive or negative) and punishing (positive or negative) stimuli. Positive reinforcers and negative reinforcers both encourage a behavior to occur, while positive punishers and negative punishers discourage a behavior. Therefore, to understand the overall outcome, one would add the effects of reinforcers and subtract the effects of punishers.

Which of the Following Expressions Best Captures the Meaning of the Term