What effect would a reinforcer have on a child's behavior?
A) it decreases the likelihood that behavior will be repeated only if a reinforcer is given before the child performs the behavior
B) it depends on what the child's behavior is
C) it decreases the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated
D) it increases the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated

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A reinforcer is something that increases the likelihood that a behavior will be repeated. Therefore, the correct option is D - it increases the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated.

What Effect Would a Reinforcer Have on a Child's Behavior