A reinforcer that gains value from being associated with other things that are valued is called a(n)____ reinforcer.
A)unconditioned
B)primary
C)conditioned
D)associative

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A conditioned reinforcer is a stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer. In other words, it becomes a reinforcer through a learned association with something that is already valued. This process is also known as secondary reinforcement.

A Reinforcer That Gains Value from Being Associated with Other