A behavior is said to be “reinforced” if the behavior:

occurs more frequently after the arrival of a stimulus

occurs less frequently after the arrival of a punisher

ecourages rational thinking

generalizes to other behaviors


A occurs more frequently after the arrival of a stimulus

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