A stimulus is considered reinforcing based on:
A) The schedule.
B) The antecedent.
C) The effect on behavior.
D) The teacher.

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A stimulus is considered reinforcing based on its effect on behavior. If the behavior increases in frequency or intensity after the presentation of a stimulus, it can be considered reinforcing. The schedule and antecedent may influence the likelihood of a stimulus being reinforcing, but ultimately it is the effect on behavior that determines whether it is reinforcing or not. The teacher is not a determining factor in whether a stimulus is reinforcing or not.

A Stimulus Is Considered Reinforcing Based On