Which of the Following Is the BEST Example of a Secondary

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the BEST example of a secondary reinforcer?

• A) a coat when you are shivering
• B) a gold star when you do good work
• C) a cool drink when you are thirsty
• D) a good meal when you are hungry

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Definitions:

Biological Therapy

Treatment that uses substances derived from living organisms to treat disease. In cancer treatment, it involves using the body’s immune system either directly or indirectly to fight cancer or to lessen the side effects that may be caused by some cancer treatments.

Uncontrollable Salivation

A reflexive, excessive production of saliva that can occur as a result of certain stimuli or medical conditions.

Conventional Antipsychotic

A class of medication primarily used to treat symptoms of psychosis, such as in schizophrenia, using older pharmacological formulations.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, often resulting in distorted perceptions of reality.