In order to determine if one response will reinforce another, what would Premack suggest you need to know?
A)the primary drive level of the subject
B)the incentive drive level of the subject
C)the species typical response rate
D)the probabilities of each response

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Premack's principle suggests that a high-probability behavior (one that occurs frequently) can be used as a reinforcer for a low-probability behavior (one that occurs less frequently). Therefore, in order to determine if one response will reinforce another, you need to know the probabilities of each response.

In Order to Determine If One Response Will Reinforce Another