Skinner called any stimulus within the environment that strengthens behavior a
A)reward.
B)punishment.
C)reinforcer.
D)respondent.

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Skinner defined a reinforcer as any stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future. Thus, option C is the correct choice. Option A refers to a specific type of reinforcer and Option B refers to a stimulus that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, making them incorrect choices. Option D refers to a response elicited by a specific stimulus, which is not related to the strengthening of behavior, making it an incorrect choice as well.

Skinner Called Any Stimulus Within the Environment That Strengthens Behavior