Under what circumstances will a reinforcer make the target response more likely to occur again?
A) only if it is a primary reinforcer
B) only if it is a positive reinforcer
C) only if it is a negative reinforcer
D) Regardless of whether it is a positive or negative reinforcer, a reinforcer makes a response more likely to occur.

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Regardless of whether it is a positive or negative reinforcer, a reinforcer makes a response more likely to occur. Both positive and negative reinforcers have been proven effective in shaping behavior and increasing the likelihood of a target response being repeated. The key factor is that the response is followed by a consequence that is perceived as favorable or rewarding by the individual, making them more likely to engage in that behavior again in the future.

Under What Circumstances Will a Reinforcer Make the Target Response