Anything that increases the probability of a response is called a(n)
A)reinforcement.
B)punishment.
C)operant.
D)shaper.

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Reinforcement increases the likelihood of a response occurring again in the future, while punishment decreases the likelihood. Operant refers to behavior that is shaped by its consequences, and a shaper is a method used to shape behavior by reinforcing successive approximations of the desired behavior.

Anything That Increases the Probability of a Response Is Called