Four-month-old Simon quickly learns that he will be fed milk every time he cries.From a behaviorist perspective,the milk that Simon receives when he cries is a
A)primary reinforcer.
B)secondary reinforcer.
C)positive punisher.
D)negative punisher.

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A primary reinforcer is a stimulus that is innately reinforcing and satisfies a biological need, such as food, water, or warmth. In this scenario, the milk that Simon receives when he cries is a primary reinforcer because it satisfies his biological need for nourishment. Simon will associate crying with receiving milk and therefore continue to cry for milk in the future.

Four-Month-Old Simon Quickly Learns That He Will Be Fed Milk