A reinforcer that has been deliberately arranged to modify a behavior and is not a typical consequence of the behavior within that setting is called a(n) _____ reinforcer.
A) natural
B) artificial
C) contrived
D) Both b and c are correct.

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Contrived reinforcers are those that are deliberately arranged to modify a behavior and are not naturally occurring as a consequence of the behavior, which fits both the definitions of artificial and contrived reinforcers.

A Reinforcer That Has Been Deliberately Arranged to Modify a Behavior