Punishers, like reinforcers, are defined by
A)the aversive or positive aspects of the punisher or reinforcer.
B)whether they are administered after desirable or undesirable actions.
C)whether they are administered on a variable or fixed schedule.
D)observing the effects that the punisher or reinforcer have on behavior.

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Punishers and reinforcers are defined by their effects on behavior; a punisher decreases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again, while a reinforcer increases it.

Punishers, Like Reinforcers, Are Defined by