A(n) ____ precedes and is a stimulus to a behavior.

A) kaizen
B) reward
C) antecedent
D) consequence

Antecedent

An event, condition, or cause that happens before another event and influences it.

Stimulus

Any event, object, or signal that triggers a response or reaction from an organism or system.

Consequence

The result or effect of an action or condition, often used in the context of discussing the outcomes of decisions or events.