Which of the following might serve as a secondary reinforcer?
A)sex
B)grades
C)food
D)a pain-relieving drug

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Grades are considered secondary reinforcers because they are not inherently rewarding but are learned to be valuable through their association with primary reinforcers, such as approval, success, or avoidance of negative outcomes. Primary reinforcers like food, sex, and pain relief have an intrinsic biological value for survival and do not need to be learned.

Which of the Following Might Serve as a Secondary Reinforcer