Secondary Reinforcers Are Originally Neutral, but Gain Their Reinforcing Properties

question 166

Multiple Choice

Secondary reinforcers are originally neutral, but gain their reinforcing properties by being associated with

• A)negative reinforcers.
• B)positive reinforcers.
• C)primary reinforcers.
• D)conditional reinforcers.

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Definitions:

Voluntary Control

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