An action directly following a particular behaviour is called a(n)
A) activator.
B) motivator.
C) reinforcement.
D) extinction.
E) expectant.

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A reinforcement is an action that follows a particular behavior and increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. This can be positive reinforcement, where a desirable outcome follows the behavior, or negative reinforcement, where an aversive stimulus is removed following the behavior.

An Action Directly Following a Particular Behaviour Is Called A(n)