Reinforcers that increase the frequency of a behavior when they are APPLIED are called ______ reinforcers.

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Positive reinforcers are stimuli that increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring again when they are presented or applied. Examples of positive reinforcers include praise, rewards, and approval. Primary and secondary reinforcers refer to the type of reinforcer (e.g. food, money, social approval). Negative reinforcers, on the other hand, increase behavior by removing an aversive stimulus.

Reinforcers That Increase the Frequency of a Behavior When They