A stimulus becomes a conditioned reinforcer
a. by being paired with a reinforcer.
b. if it can overcome the blocking effect.
c. by producing new URs.
d. through superstition.
e. in a closed genetic program.
a. by being paired with a reinforcer.
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a) resting state b) action potential c) negative charge d) positive charge
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a. random b. controlled c. biased d. representative
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