Asked by Rawan Al-Shareef on Jun 17, 2024
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Of the following, ________ would serve as a primary reinforcer for most people.
A) food
B) praise
C) money
D) attention
Primary Reinforcer
A stimulus that is naturally rewarding or satisfying, such as food, water, or sleep, which does not require learning to be effective.
Food
Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink, or that plants absorb, in order to maintain life and growth.
Most People
Generally refers to the majority of individuals in a population or group.
- Identify the differences between primary and secondary reinforcers and their role in behavior strengthening.
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JF
Jasmin FloresciaJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Food is a primary reinforcer because it satisfies a basic biological need/hunger. While the other options can also be reinforcing, they are considered secondary reinforcers as they acquire their reinforcing value through association with primary reinforcers (e.g. money can be exchanged for food, praise can lead to social acceptance and attention can be a precursor to obtaining food or other primary reinforcers).
Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences between primary and secondary reinforcers and their role in behavior strengthening.