Chimpanzees were taught to work for tokens to be used in a "Chimp-O-Mat." In this experiment, the tokens were _____ reinforcers.
A)primary
B)secondary
C)delayed
D)negative

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Secondary reinforcers are items or events that have acquired reinforcing value through association with primary reinforcers. Tokens in this experiment were associated with primary reinforcers, such as food, and thus were considered secondary reinforcers.

Chimpanzees Were Taught to Work for Tokens to Be Used