Stimuli that have reinforcing properties, but which are not primary reinforcers, are called
A) conditional stimuli.
B) discriminative stimuli.
C) appetitive reinforcers.
D) conditioned reinforcers.
E) discriminative reinforcers.

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Conditioned reinforcers, also known as secondary reinforcers, are stimuli that have acquired their reinforcing properties through their association with primary reinforcers. They do not inherently satisfy a biological need but become reinforcing through their link to a primary reinforcer.

Stimuli That Have Reinforcing Properties, but Which Are Not Primary