A reinforcer is a consequence that ______________ the likelihood of a behaviour,and a punisher is a consequence that ____________ the likelihood of a behaviour.
A)increases;increases
B)decreases;decreases
C)decreases;increases
D)increases;decreases

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A reinforcer is a consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior, while a punisher is a consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior. Therefore, the only option that correctly describes the relationship is D, which states that a reinforcer increases the likelihood of a behavior and a punisher decreases the likelihood of a behavior.

A Reinforcer Is a Consequence That ______________ the Likelihood of a Behaviour,and