Being punched in the face is a(n) _____, while getting a fine for speeding is a(n) _____.
A) secondary punisher; intrinsic punisher
B) primary punisher; secondary punisher
C) extrinsic punisher; intrinsic punisher
D) primary punisher; intrinsic punisher

Question

Being punched in the face is a(n) _____, while getting a fine for speeding is a(n) _____.
A) secondary punisher; intrinsic punisher
B) primary punisher; secondary punisher
C) extrinsic punisher; intrinsic punisher
D) primary punisher; intrinsic punisher

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Being punched in the face is a primary punisher because it is naturally aversive and does not require any learning to be unpleasant. Getting a fine for speeding is a secondary punisher because it is a consequence that has become aversive through association with other punishers or negative outcomes.

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