Which of the following is the best definition of reinforcer?
A)a response that operates on the environment to produce certain consequences
B)a stimulus or event that increases the probability that the response it follows will be repeated
C)behavior acquired through coincidental association of a response and a reinforcement
D)a cue that signals that reinforcement is available if the subject makes a particular response
E)the introduction of an aversive stimulus after a response occurs

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A reinforcer is defined as a stimulus or event that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood that the behavior will occur again in the future. This is what choice B accurately describes.

Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Reinforcer