To determine whether attendance at sports events is an operant reinforcer for a particular teenager,such attendance would have to
A)be demonstrated to be universally rewarding.
B)increase the probability of the recurrence of the behavior it followed.
C)meet a long list of criteria that includes adaptability and reliability.
D)be demonstratively associated with a basic biological need.

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An operant reinforcer is a consequence that increases the likelihood of the behavior it follows being repeated in the future. The attendance at sports events can only be considered an operant reinforcer for a particular teenager if their attendance at these events leads to an increase in the likelihood of them attending future sports events. Therefore, the attendance should increase the probability of the recurrence of the behavior it followed, which is option B. Options A and D are incorrect because attendance at sports events might not be universally rewarding or associated with basic biological needs. Option C is also incorrect as meeting a long list of criteria that includes adaptability and reliability is not relevant for determining whether attendance at sports events is an operant reinforcer for a particular teenager.

To Determine Whether Attendance at Sports Events Is an Operant