Asked by Alice Jiang on Jul 17, 2024
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Some __________ can be exchanged at a later time for other reinforcers.
A) primary reinforcers
B) secondary reinforcers
C) tertiary reinforcers
D) delayed reinforcers
Secondary Reinforcers
Stimuli that acquire their reinforcing properties through their association with primary reinforcers, such as money being valuable due to its ability to purchase food (a primary reinforcer).
Delayed Reinforcers
A reward that does not immediately follow the desired behavior, which can still effectively modify behavior over time.
- Digest the tenets of primary and secondary reinforcers and their influence in the promotion of behavior.
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clide chaukeJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Secondary reinforcers, unlike primary reinforcers which satisfy biological needs, are conditioned reinforcers. They are learned and can be exchanged for other reinforcers, making them valuable in shaping behavior.
Learning Objectives
- Digest the tenets of primary and secondary reinforcers and their influence in the promotion of behavior.