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:

Behaviourism

A theoretical approach in psychology that emphasizes the study of observable behaviors over internal phenomena such as thoughts and feelings.

Gestaltism

A psychological theory that proposes that the human mind considers objects in their entirety before, or in parallel with, the perception of their individual parts, suggesting that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Psychiatrists

Medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders through various forms of therapy and medication.

Clinical Psychologists

Professionals specialized in diagnosing and treating mental illness, emotional disturbances, and dysfunctional behavior.