A stimulus that signals whether a certain response or behavior is likely to be rewarded, ignored, or punished is called a __________
A) reinforcer.
B) generalized stimulus.
C) discriminative stimulus.
D) primary reinforcer.

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A discriminative stimulus is a specific cue or signal that indicates the likelihood of a certain behavior being reinforced or punished. This can help an individual learn which behaviors are appropriate in certain situations and avoid those that may result in negative consequences. Reinforcers and primary reinforcers are types of outcomes that can follow a behavior, but they do not provide information about whether or not the behavior is appropriate. Generalized stimuli also do not provide specific information about behavior outcomes.

A Stimulus That Signals Whether a Certain Response or Behavior