Why Are Primary Reinforcers Effective

question 84

Multiple Choice

Why are primary reinforcers effective

• A) They satisfy biological needs. 
• B) The organism has learned to desire them. 
• C) We want approval for our actions. 
• D) They have been associated with secondary reinforcers.

---

Definitions:

Spark

Typically refers to a small but bright flash of fire or electricity, often used metaphorically to describe the initiation or inspiration of something.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished response in the absence of further conditioning.

Extinct

A term describing a species, family, or larger group of organisms that no longer exists anywhere on Earth.

Conditioned Response

A response acquired through learning to a stimulus that was once neutral but has been frequently paired with a stimulus that elicits an automatic response.