In the context of operant conditioning,a reinforcer that is innately satisfying and does not require any learning on the organism's part to make it pleasurable is referred to as a _____ reinforcer.
A)primary
B)secondary
C)tertiary
D)negative

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A primary reinforcer is a stimulus that is naturally rewarding, such as food or water. It does not need to be learned or conditioned to be pleasurable. Secondary and tertiary reinforcers are associated with primary reinforcers through conditioning and are therefore learned. Negative reinforcement refers to the removal of an unpleasant stimulus, rather than the presentation of a pleasant one.

In the Context of Operant Conditioning,a Reinforcer That Is Innately