Using his special chamber, Skinner found that rats would display a behaviour, such as pressing a lever, more frequently if a food pellet was provided following that behaviour. The food pellet acts as a(n) _____________.
A)punisher
B)reinforcer
C)strengthener
D)outcome variable

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The food pellet acts as a reinforcer because it increases the likelihood that the behavior (pressing the lever) will be repeated. This is a fundamental concept in operant conditioning, where behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to occur again.

Using His Special Chamber, Skinner Found That Rats Would Display