Sampson is a dolphin trainer who trains his dolphins to perform tasks by blowing a high-pitched whistle immediately after the dolphins do the task.The dolphins enjoy the sound
Of the whistle because it previously was paired with the fish they were given to eat.Based on
This,you know that Sampson is using the whistle as a ________ reinforcer to train the
Dolphins.
A) primary
B) negative
C) secondary
D) variable

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The whistle is a secondary reinforcer because it has become associated with a primary reinforcer (fish) and is used to reinforce the dolphins' behavior.

Sampson Is a Dolphin Trainer Who Trains His Dolphins to Perform