Events or conditions that temporarily alter the effectiveness of a reinforcer, and increase the frequency of behavior reinforced by that reinforcer, are called:
A)positive reinforcers
B)direct-acting events
C)indirect-acting events
D)motivating operations

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Motivating operations temporarily alter the effectiveness of a reinforcer and increase the frequency of behavior that has been reinforced by that reinforcer. Positive reinforcers refer to the stimulus that strengthens behavior, whereas direct-acting and indirect-acting events refer to the relationship between the reinforcer and the behavior being reinforced.

Events or Conditions That Temporarily Alter the Effectiveness of a Reinforcer