Anything that increases the likelihood that a behaviour will occur more frequently is called a(n)__________ .
A)aversive control
B)punishment
C)antecedent
D)reinforcer

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A reinforcer is anything that increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring more frequently. Aversive control and punishment decrease the likelihood of a behavior occurring, while an antecedent is a cue or trigger that precedes a behavior.

Anything That Increases the Likelihood That a Behaviour Will Occur