A Stimulus or Event That Is Naturally or Inherently Reinforcing

question 158

Multiple Choice

A stimulus or event that is naturally or inherently reinforcing for a given species is called a _____, and a stimulus or event that has acquired reinforcing value by being associated with a primary reinforcer is called a _____ .

• A) positive reinforcer; negative reinforcer
• B) primary reinforcer; conditioned reinforcer
• C) negative reinforcer; positive reinforcer
• D) conditioned reinforcer; secondary reinforcer

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Definitions:

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