Behaviorists believe that the presentation of ____________ increases the frequency of behavior.
A) positive reinforcers
B) discriminative stimuli
C) backward conditioning
D) inhibitory neurotransmitters

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Behaviorists believe that positive reinforcers increase the frequency of behavior by presenting a rewarding consequence immediately following the behavior, which strengthens the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future. Discriminative stimuli also play a role in behavior, but they signal when a behavior will be reinforced or punished, rather than directly increasing the frequency of the behavior. Backward conditioning is generally less effective than forward conditioning, and inhibitory neurotransmitters decrease the likelihood of behavior rather than increasing it.

Behaviorists Believe That the Presentation of ____________ Increases the Frequency