The two types of reinforcers distinguished by Skinner are
A)intermediate and occasional.
B)incidental and delayed.
C)primary and negative.
D)positive and negative.

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Skinner distinguished between positive and negative reinforcers. Positive reinforcers are stimuli that strengthen a behavior by adding a desired stimulus, such as giving a child a piece of candy for completing their homework. Negative reinforcers are stimuli that strengthen a behavior by taking away an aversive stimulus, such as wearing a seatbelt to avoid the annoying beeping sound of a car's warning system.

The Two Types of Reinforcers Distinguished by Skinner Are