Match the descriptions with the appropriate type of reinforcement.
-Use of a stimulus that has acquired reinforcing properties through association with other reinforcers.
A)secondary reinforcement
B)intrinsic reinforcement
C)extrinsic reinforcement
D)negative reinforcement
E)positive reinforcement

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This description matches with secondary reinforcement, which is when a stimulus becomes reinforcing due to its association with other reinforcers.

Answer: B
 This description does not match with any of the given types of reinforcement.

Answer: C
 This description matches with extrinsic reinforcement, which is when a behavior is reinforced by an external reward.

Answer: D
 This description matches with negative reinforcement, which is when a behavior is strengthened by the removal or avoidance of an adverse stimulus.

Answer: E
 This description matches with positive reinforcement, which is when a behavior is strengthened by the addition of a desired stimulus.

Match the Descriptions with the Appropriate Type of Reinforcement