Events that precede a response are called _____, while events that follow a response are called _____.
A)antecedents; consequences
B)consequences; antecedents
C)rewards; punishers
D)primary events; secondary events

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Antecedents are events that precede a response, while consequences are events that follow a response. This is a basic principle of operant conditioning, where behavior is shaped through reinforcement or punishment. Choice A correctly identifies the terms antecedents and consequences, while the other choices are either incorrect or incomplete.

Events That Precede a Response Are Called _____, While Events