Which type of reinforcers gain their ability to promote learning because they are associated with primary reinforcers or can be exchanged for primary reinforcers?
A) secondary reinforcers
B) stimulus reinforcers
C) higher-order reinforcers
D) negative reinforcers

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Secondary reinforcers gain their ability to promote learning because they are associated with primary reinforcers (such as food, water, or social praise) or can be exchanged for primary reinforcers. This association or exchange establishes a learned association between the secondary reinforcer and the primary reinforcer, making the secondary reinforcement itself rewarding. Examples of secondary reinforcers include tokens, money, grades, and praise.

Which Type of Reinforcers Gain Their Ability to Promote Learning