The _______ becomes the reinforcer for the rat to receive a reward for his behavior.

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In operant conditioning, a behavior is strengthened by its consequences, which can be positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment or extinction. As per the scenario described, the rat is performing a behavior to receive a reward, and the reward is food. Therefore, food becomes the reinforcer for the rat to repeat the behavior in the future. The other options, such as electric shock, Skinner Box and the experimenter, could have been part of the experimental setup but they don't directly explain the rat's behavior and its reinforcement.

The _______ Becomes the Reinforcer for the Rat to Receive