Any stimulus that,when presented after a response,strengthens the response is called a(n)
A) conditioned stimulus.
B) unconditioned stimulus.
C) positive reinforcer.
D) negative reinforcer.

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A positive reinforcer is any stimulus that when presented after a response, increases the likelihood of the response being repeated in the future. Choice A (conditioned stimulus) and B (unconditioned stimulus) are specific types of stimuli that may be used in classical conditioning, while D (negative reinforcer) is a stimulus that, when removed after a response, increases the likelihood of the response being repeated.

Any Stimulus That,when Presented After a Response,strengthens the Response Is