A stimulus that becomes rewarding after it is paired with a primary reinforcer is called a
A) contingent reinforce.
B) secondary reinforce.
C) fixed reinforce.
D) variable reinforce.

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A secondary reinforcer (also called a conditioned reinforcer) is a stimulus that becomes rewarding after it has been paired with a primary reinforcer (such as food, water, or sex). The primary reinforcer is innate and satisfying in itself, while the secondary reinforcer is learned and gains value through association with the primary reinforcer.

A Stimulus That Becomes Rewarding After It Is Paired with a Primary