Elizabeth was given a $1000 raise after her last performance evaluation.Her raise is a:
A)primary reinforcer.
B)punisher.
C)negative reinforcer.
D)conditioned reinforcer.

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The raise is a conditioned reinforcer because it is a stimulus that has acquired its reinforcing properties through its association with a primary reinforcer (money). In this case, the raise is associated with the primary reinforcer of money, which reinforces Elizabeth's behavior of performing well during her evaluation.

Elizabeth Was Given a $1000 Raise After Her Last Performance