The majority of human behavior is maintained by secondary reinforcement.

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Secondary reinforcement refers to rewards that are indirectly linked to primary rewards, such as money, praise or social status. This type of reinforcement has been found to be more effective in maintaining behavior in the long term than primary reinforcement (such as food or water). Therefore, it is generally true that the majority of human behavior is maintained by secondary reinforcement.

The Majority of Human Behavior Is Maintained by Secondary Reinforcement