Any physical event that affects a sensory cell so an individual can detect the event is called
A) reinforcement.
B) a stimulus.
C) a reward.
D) learning.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A stimulus is any physical event that affects a sensory cell and can be detected by an individual. Reinforcement and reward are consequences that follow a behavior, and learning relates to the acquisition of knowledge or skills, but neither of these directly relates to the physical event that affects a sensory cell. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Any Physical Event That Affects a Sensory Cell So an Individual