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Primary reinforcers are related to secondary reinforcers in which of the following ways?

Secondary reinforcers are more important than primary reinforcers.

Secondary reinforcers may be used to supply primary reinforcers.

Secondary reinforcers are required for survival.

Secondary reinforcers offer more pleasure than primary reinforcers.

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Answer: Secondary reinforcers may be used to supply primary reinforcers.

Primary reinforcers are those that arise from biological needs. For example, food, drink and pleasure are all primary reinforces. On the other hand, secondary reinforcements are those that are "conditioned." For example, prizes, prestige, money and grades at school. Secondary reinforcements are powerful because of their association with primary ones (for example, you want money because it can help you get food and shelter). Secondary reinforcers, therefore, may be used to supply primary reinforcers.

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the primary reinforcers are related to secondary reinforcers in :
Secondary reinforcers may be used to supply primary reinforcers

In this case, the secondary reinforces act as a catalyst

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