Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Primary

question 176

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a primary reinforcer?

• A) applause for an excellent trumpet solo
• B) a grade of "A" for an excellent essay
• C) $5.00 for washing the car
• D) a cold lemonade for pulling weeds on a hot day

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Definitions:

Muscle Contraction

The process where muscle fibers shorten or tighten, leading to movement or stabilization of body parts.

Intestinal Muscle

Smooth muscle found in the intestines, responsible for the movement of food along the digestive tract through peristalsis.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles, heart, and glands.

Somatic Motor System

A part of the nervous system that is responsible for the voluntary movement of muscles, involving motor neurons that connect the central nervous system to muscle fibers.