Ted taught his cat to turn in a circle every time he waved his hand in a circular motion. After the response Ted would pet the cat and give it a treat. From Skinner's perspective the treat would be considered a

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From Skinner's perspective, the treat given after the cat's response of turning in a circle would be considered a positive reinforcement or a reinforcer. The reward strengthens the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future. This is different from a bribe, which is typically seen as something given to stop someone from doing something or to gain an advantage in a situation. A stimulus is a signal that triggers a response or behavior. Control refers to the influence on behavior by manipulating environmental factors.

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