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If behavior a brings about a desirable consequence b, and behavior a reoccurs, then consequence b can be considered _____.

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If behavior A brings about a desirable consequence B, and behavior A reoccurs, then consequence B can be considered a reinforcer.
A reinforcer is a consequence that will increase a behavior, while a punisher is a consequence that may decrease a behavior.
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Consequence B can be considered a reinforcer if Behavior A brings about a desirable Consequence B, and Behavior A reoccurs. A reinforcer is a consequence that will increase a behavior, while a punisher is a consequence that may decrease a behavior.


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