A stimulus or event that is naturally or inherently reinforcing for a given species is called a _____, and a stimulus or event that has acquired reinforcing value by being associated with a primary reinforcer is called a _____.
A)positive reinforcer; negative reinforcer
B)primary reinforcer; conditioned reinforcer
C)negative reinforcer; positive reinforcer
D)conditioned reinforcer; secondary reinforcer

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The definition of primary and conditioned reinforcers match with the options given in B. A primary reinforcer is naturally reinforcing, and a conditioned reinforcer gains its reinforcing value by being associated with a primary reinforcer. The other options are incorrect because positive reinforcers and negative reinforcers are types of reinforcement, not different types of reinforcers. Similarly, secondary reinforcers and negative reinforcers are not equivalent to primary and conditioned reinforcers.

A Stimulus or Event That Is Naturally or Inherently Reinforcing