A primary reinforcer ____ the likelihood that the preceding behavior will be repeated.A secondary reinforcer ____ the likelihood that the preceding behavior will be repeated.
A) increases; increases
B) increases; decreases
C) decreases; increases
D) decreases; decreases

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A primary reinforcer, such as food, directly increases the likelihood of the preceding behavior being repeated. A secondary reinforcer, such as money, becomes associated with the primary reinforcer and can also increase the likelihood of the behavior being repeated. Therefore, both primary and secondary reinforcers can increase the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

A Primary Reinforcer ____ the Likelihood That the Preceding Behavior