What Is the Distinction Between Primary Reinforcers and Secondary Reinforcers

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Multiple Choice

What is the distinction between primary reinforcers and secondary reinforcers

• A) Primary reinforcers are internal, while secondary reinforcers come from the environment. 
• B) Primary reinforcers are associated with classical conditioning, while secondary reinforcers are associated with operant conditioning. 
• C) Primary reinforcers are used first, while secondary reinforcers are used if primary reinforcers are not effective. 
• D) Primary reinforcers satisfy biological needs, while secondary reinforcers depend on learning.

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