Events that temporarily alter the effectiveness of consequences as reinforcers or punishers are called:
A)establishing operations
B)motivating operations
C)abolishing operations
D)reinforcing operations

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Motivating operations temporarily alter the effectiveness of consequences as reinforcers or punishers by changing the value of the consequence. This alteration occurs because the individual's motivation level has changed, making the consequence more or less appealing.

Events That Temporarily Alter the Effectiveness of Consequences as Reinforcers