Primary reinforcers are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT
A)being natural and rooted in biology.
B)being developed through learning very early in life.
C)being capable of producing comfort or ending discomfort.
D)intracranial self-stimulation being one of the most powerful examples of primary reinforcers.

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Primary reinforcers are naturally reinforcing, meaning they do not need to be learned or acquired through experience. They are inherently satisfying or necessary for survival, such as food, water, and relief from pain. The statement that primary reinforcers are developed through learning very early in life does not apply, as their effectiveness does not depend on learning or conditioning.

Primary Reinforcers Are Characterized by All of the Following EXCEPT