Asked by SeLva MaLaR Prakash on May 25, 2024
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Explain the difference between primary and secondary reinforcers.
Secondary Reinforcers
Stimuli which become reinforcing through their association with a primary reinforcer, not inherently rewarding themselves.
Primary
The most important or foundational in a series or system; often serving as the first or initial stage.
- Differentiate between primary and secondary reinforcers in the context of reinforcement theory.
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Rumbi ChinamhoraMay 29, 2024
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A primary reinforcer is an event for which the individual already knows the value.Food, shelter,and water are primary reinforcers.However,primary reinforcers don't always act as reinforcers,given a particular situation.For example,food may not be a reinforcer to someone who has just completed a five-course meal.
In organizations,secondary reinforcers influence most behaviors.A secondary reinforcer is an event that once had neutral value but has taken on some value (positive or negative)for an individual because of past experience.Money is an obvious example of a secondary reinforcer.Although it can't directly satisfy a basic human need,money has value because an individual can use it to purchase both necessities and discretionary items.
In organizations,secondary reinforcers influence most behaviors.A secondary reinforcer is an event that once had neutral value but has taken on some value (positive or negative)for an individual because of past experience.Money is an obvious example of a secondary reinforcer.Although it can't directly satisfy a basic human need,money has value because an individual can use it to purchase both necessities and discretionary items.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between primary and secondary reinforcers in the context of reinforcement theory.