Reinforcers That Have Value Because of the Biological Makeup of an Individual

question 187

Multiple Choice

Reinforcers that have value because of the biological makeup of an individual such as food, water, and sexual activity are called, by Skinner, ______.

• A) active reinforcers
• B) passive reinforcers
• C) primary reinforcers
• D) secondary reinforcers

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Definitions:

People-based Services

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Revenue Over Expenses

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Shareholders

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