Asked by Allison Galvan on May 17, 2024

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When you were a child and you first realized that you could use money to buy candy and other treats,what did money become

A)  a secondary reinforcer
B)  an operant reinforcer 
C)  a classical reinforcer
D)  a primary reinforcer

Secondary Reinforcer

An artificial or learned stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer, often used in behavior modification programs.

Operant Reinforcer

Operant Reinforcer is any stimulus which strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response by means of reward or punishment following that response.

Classical Reinforcer

An item or stimulus that increases the likelihood of a specific response by being presented after the response occurs in a conditioning process.

  • Differentiate between types of reinforcers (primary and secondary) and understand their significance.
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Fellie MartinMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Money becomes a secondary reinforcer because it is not inherently rewarding but can be used to obtain primary reinforcers, like candy.