From a response contingent viewpoint,which of the following tells a person or an animal that a response was "right" and worth repeating?
A) the conditioned stimulus
B) the reinforcer
C) the operant
D) an acquisitional cue

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The reinforcer is the stimulus/event that follows a response and strengthens or increases the likelihood of that response being repeated in the future. It tells the person or animal that their response was "right" and worth repeating. The other options are not related to reinforcing or strengthening behavior.

From a Response Contingent Viewpoint,which of the Following Tells a Person