Any stimulus that follows a behavior and increases the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated is called a ________.
A) higher-order conditioner
B) situational artifact
C) reinforcer
D) cue

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The definition provided matches the concept of a reinforcer, which is any consequence that strengthens (increases the likelihood of) a behavior. Option A refers to the pairing of a conditioned stimulus with an already-established conditioned stimulus, while option B refers to an object or factor specific to a particular situation. Option D refers to a signal or prompting that precedes a behavior.

Any Stimulus That Follows a Behavior and Increases the Likelihood