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Which type of reinforcers have innate reinforcing qualities that are not learned?

Question 49 options:
a)
instinctive
b)
operant
c)
primary
d)
secondary

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Final answer:

Primary reinforcers have innate reinforcing qualities that are not learned, such as food, water, and pleasure, whereas secondary reinforcers like money have value only when connected to primary reinforcers.

Step-by-step explanation:

The type of reinforcers that have innate reinforcing qualities and are not learned are known as primary reinforcers. These include basic needs such as water, food, sleep, and shelter, as well as sex and touch. One example of a primary reinforcer would be giving a piece of candy to Sydney, the soccer player, every time she scores a goal, as the pleasure from eating candy is inherently rewarding and does not need to be learned. On the other hand, secondary reinforcers like money or gold stars have no inherent value and are only considered rewarding when linked to something else, often a primary reinforcer.

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