Which of the following would not be used as a secondary reinforcer when teaching young children to read?
A) ice cream
B) poker chips
C) praise
D) colored stickers on a chart

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Ice cream is a primary reinforcer, which means it is a reward that naturally satisfies a biological need or desire, such as hunger. Secondary reinforcers, such as poker chips, praise, and stickers on a chart, are rewards that have become associated with a primary reinforcer through conditioning. Ice cream is not appropriate to use as a reward for reading, as it is not directly related to the behavior being taught.

Which of the Following Would Not Be Used as a Secondary