In operant conditioning, any event that reliably increases the probability or frequency of responses it follows is called a(n)
A)operant stimulus.
B)operant reinforcer.
C)response facilitator.
D)conditioned stimulus.

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An operant reinforcer is any event that increases the likelihood that a behavior will be repeated. It can be positive (adding something desirable), negative (removing something aversive), or natural (satisfying a biological need). Operant stimuli and response facilitators are not terms commonly used in operant conditioning. A conditioned stimulus is a previously neutral stimulus that has been paired with an unconditioned stimulus and now elicits a response on its own.

In Operant Conditioning, Any Event That Reliably Increases the Probability