A reinforcer is a consequence that __________ a behavior, while a punisher is a consequence that __________ a behavior.
A) motivates; stimulates
B) weakens; strengthens
C) inhibits; motivates
D) strengthens; weakens

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A reinforcer is something that strengthens a behavior by making it more likely to occur again in the future. In contrast, a punisher is something that weakens a behavior by making it less likely to occur again in the future. Therefore, the best choice is D, which correctly describes how the two concepts differ from each other.

A Reinforcer Is a Consequence That __________ a Behavior, While