In operant conditioning, any event that reliably increases the probability or frequency of the response it follows is called a(n)
A)expectancy.
B)reinforcer.
C)response facilitator.
D)conditioned stimulus.

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A reinforcer is defined as any stimulus that increases the likelihood of a preceding behavior to occur again by either presenting a pleasant stimulus or removing an unpleasant one. This is a fundamental concept in operant conditioning, a type of learning where behaviors are influenced by their consequences.

In Operant Conditioning, Any Event That Reliably Increases the Probability