Any event that increases the probability that a response will occur again is referred to as a
A) motive.
B) consequence.
C) feedback stimulus.
D) reinforcement.

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Reinforcement is defined as any event or stimulus that increases the probability of a response occurring again in the future. Motives refer to the underlying reasons for behavior, feedback stimulus refers to information provided to an organism about its behavior, and consequences may or may not increase the probability of a response occurring again. Therefore, the best choice is D) reinforcement.

Any Event That Increases the Probability That a Response Will