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The numbers 1, 4, 9, 2, 1, 7, 7, 6, 1, 9, 4, and 1 are more likely to be remembered if memorized as "1492," "1776," and "1941."
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Which of the following are examples of primary reinforcers?
Water, food, sleep, shelter, sex, and touch, among others, are primary reinforcers. Pleasure is also a primary reinforcer. Organisms do not lose their drive for these things.
Which of the following is the best definition of the term reinforcer?
which of the following is the best definition of reinforcer? a stimulus or event that increases the probability that the response if follows will be repeated.
Which of the following defines positive reinforcement?
Positive reinforcement refers to the introduction of a desirable or pleasant stimulus after a behavior. The desirable stimulus reinforces the behavior, making it more likely that the behavior will reoccur.
Which of the following would be considered a secondary reinforcer?
Secondary reinforcers are also called conditioned reinforcers and do not occur naturally and need to be learned. Money is an example of a secondary reinforcer. Money helps reinforce behaviors because it can be used to acquire primary reinforcers such as food, clothing, and shelter (among other things).