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How do most behaviourists believe that secondary reinforcers acquire their abilities to influence behaviours?


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Conditioning

A process of behavior modification by which a subject comes to respond in a desired manner to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly presented along with an unconditioned stimulus that elicits the desired response.

Phobias

Excessive and irrational fears of specific objects, situations, or activities that lead to avoidance behavior.

Anxiety Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by significant fear or anxiety that impairs one's ability to function in daily life.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including mood regulation, digestion, and sleep.

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