Standing at the curb, you wait for the Don't Walk crossing signal to change to Walk. Using operant conditioning terms, the Don't Walk/Walk crossing signal is a(n) _____ in this situation.
A) positive reinforcer
B) discriminative stimulus
C) operant
D) primary reinforcer

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The Don't Walk/Walk crossing signal is a discriminative stimulus as it signals the appropriate behavior (walking) and the consequence of following that behavior (reaching the other side of the road safely).

Standing at the Curb, You Wait for the Don't Walk