Question

the term
einforcer\ refers to any condition that ______ a response.

○ follows and strengthens

○ weakens or eliminates

○ precedes and causes

○ strengthens or weakens

Explanation:

In operant conditioning, a reinforcer is a stimulus that follows a behavior and increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated (strengthens it). For example, if a child gets a sticker (reinforcer) after cleaning their room (response), they are more likely to clean their room again.

Answer:

Follows and strengthens