Chimpanzees have been taught to work for tokens to be used in a "Chimp-O-Mat." In these experiments,the tokens were considered__________ reinforcers.
A) primary
B) secondary
C) stimulus
D) negative

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Secondary reinforcers are learned associations that gain their value through being associated with primary reinforcers. In this case, the tokens have no inherent value to the chimpanzees, but they have learned that they can be exchanged for primary reinforcers like food or toys in the Chimp-O-Mat.

Chimpanzees Have Been Taught to Work for Tokens to Be