Which statement about primary reinforcers is TRUE?
A)Primary reinforcers include handshakes,smiles,and trophies.
B)Primary reinforcers have little to do with the majority of daily reinforcers and punishers.
C)Primary reinforcers acquire value through classical conditioning.
D)Primary reinforcers do not help satisfy biological needs.

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Primary reinforcers are inherently valuable and satisfy biological needs, such as food, water, and warmth, which are crucial for survival and thus are directly related to daily reinforcers and punishers. Statements A, C, and D describe secondary reinforcers, which acquire their value through association with primary reinforcers via classical conditioning, and do not directly satisfy biological needs.

Which Statement About Primary Reinforcers Is TRUE