Any event that follows the occurrence of behavior and that alters and increases the frequency of that behavior is known as:

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Reinforcement is any event that follows the occurrence of behavior and increases the frequency of that behavior. Discriminative stimuli are cues in the environment that signal the availability of a reinforcement. Punishment is any event that follows the occurrence of behavior and decreases the frequency of that behavior. Modeling is when an individual observes the behavior of others and imitates it.

Any Event That Follows the Occurrence of Behavior and That