Which of the following is an example of a primary reinforcer?
A) approval
B) food
C) a toy for a child
D) money

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A primary reinforcer is a stimulus that is biologically or inherently rewarding, such as food or water. Choice B, food, is an example of a primary reinforcer.

Choices A, C, and D are not primary reinforcers. Approval (A) is a secondary reinforcer, meaning it is a learned stimulus that gains its reinforcing properties through association with a primary reinforcer. A toy for a child (C) could be a primary or secondary reinforcer, depending on the individual's needs and preferences. Money (D) is a secondary reinforcer, as its value is learned through association with primary reinforcers like food or shelter.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Primary