When approaching an intersection with a stop light while driving a car, the presence of a green light acts as a _____________ for pushing the accelerator and as a ______________ for pushing the brake.
A) Discriminative stimulus; s-delta
B) S-delta; discriminative stimulus
C) Positive reinforcer; positive punisher
D) Positive punisher; positive reinforcer

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A green light serves as a discriminative stimulus for pushing the accelerator because it signals that this behavior will be reinforced (i.e., you will successfully proceed through the intersection). Conversely, it acts as an s-delta for pushing the brake because it indicates that this behavior will not be reinforced (i.e., stopping is not the appropriate response).

When Approaching an Intersection with a Stop Light While Driving