A(n) _____ reinforcer is an event that has become a reinforcer because it is associated with some other reinforcer.
A) primary
B) unconditioned
C) secondary
D) Both a and b are correct.
Question 2It is difficult to study on weekends because the reinforcers for studying are often _____, while the reinforcers for having fun are _____.
A) immediate; delayed
B) delayed; immediate
C) primary; secondary
D) secondary; primary
Question 3At the end of Courtney's study session, her mother tells her how proud she is of the effort she puts into her classes. How might this comment by Courtney's mother increase the likelihood that Courtney will study tomorrow night?
A) The comment is a negative reinforcer which increases the likelihood of the behavior of studying.
B) The comment is a positive reinforcer which increases the likelihood of the behavior of studying.
C) The comment is an immediate reinforcer, whereas the delayed reinforcer of good grades may be insufficient to increase the probability of studying.
D) Both b and c are correct.
Question 4It is difficult to eat a healthy diet because the reinforcers for healthy eating are often _____, while the reinforcers for eating junk food are _____.
A) extrinsic; intrinsic
B) intrinsic; extrinsic
C) immediate; delayed
D) delayed; immediate
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