What describes a response that occurs more frequently due to reinforcement?

A response that occurs more frequently due to reinforcement is accurately described as a reinforced response. In the context of behavior analysis, reinforcement refers to the process of increasing the likelihood of a behavior by following it with a reinforcing stimulus. When a response is reinforced, the individual is more likely to repeat that response in similar situations because of the positive consequence that followed it. This concept is fundamental in understanding principles of operant conditioning, where the likelihood of a particular response is influenced by the consequences that immediately follow it.

The other terms do not specifically capture the essence of a behavior that has been strengthened through reinforcement. For instance, a controlled response may imply a response under specific conditions without necessarily being related to the frequency of the behavior due to reinforcement. A conditional response relates more to the specific term 'conditioned response' in classical conditioning, which involves learned associations rather than the operant conditioning framework where reinforcement occurs. An effective response could suggest a behavior that works well but does not specifically indicate that it has become more frequent as a result of reinforcement. Therefore, a reinforced response is the most precise term to describe a behavior that increases in frequency due to the effects of reinforcement.