Any stimulus that, when presented, increases the likelihood that a behavior will continue is called a(n)
A)positive reinforcer.
B)negative reinforcer.
C)conditioned stimulus.
D)unconditioned stimulus.

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A positive reinforcer is any stimulus that, when presented, increases the likelihood that a behavior will continue. Positive reinforcers include things like rewards, praise, and attention. Negative reinforcers, on the other hand, are stimuli that, when removed, increase the likelihood that a behavior will continue. Conditioned and unconditioned stimuli are specific types of stimuli that are used in classical conditioning.

Any Stimulus That, When Presented, Increases the Likelihood That a Behavior