An event or situation signaling that an operant response will be reinforced is called a(n)
A) shaping stimulus.
B) unconditioned stimulus.
C) primary reinforcer.
D) discriminative stimulus.

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A discriminative stimulus is a cue or signal that indicates when a behavior is likely to be followed by a particular consequence or reinforcement. It sets the occasion for the behavior to occur and be reinforced.

An Event or Situation Signaling That an Operant Response Will