Mr. Zander gives students a few small candies every time they act appropriately during school assemblies. The candy is a form of __________, a stimulus that increases the likelihood that the preceding behavior will be repeated.

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Reinforcement is the stimulus provided that increases the frequency or intensity of the preceding behavior. In this example, Mr. Zander gives the candy as a reinforcement to increase the likelihood of good behavior during school assemblies.

Mr Zander Gives Students a Few Small Candies Every Time