A reinforcer:
A) only has its reinforcing qualities in its originally-used context
B) does not always lead to satisfaction
C) decreases the frequency of the operant response
D) possesses transsituationality

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A reinforcer possesses transsituationality, meaning it maintains its reinforcing qualities across different contexts and situations. Therefore, option A is incorrect. A reinforcer is expected to lead to satisfaction, so option B is incorrect. A reinforcer increases the frequency of the operant response, so option C is also incorrect.

A Reinforcer