AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A secondary reinforcer is a stimulus to which we have learned to respond because of past learning by an association of the stimulus with a primary reinforcer. An example is a money, as it is associated with primary reinforcers like it is used to get food when we are hungry.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main difference between primary and secondary reinforcers is that primary reinforcer is biological stimulus causing involuntary reflex while secondary reinforcer is conditioned stimulus causing learned behavior.

Detailed explanation-3: -Money, as previously mentioned, is an example of a secondary reinforcer, which acquires its reinforcing properties through its association with primary reinforcers (i.e. money can be used to acquire food).

Detailed explanation-4: -Conditioned reinforcer. A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer; also known as secondary reinforcer.

Detailed explanation-5: -In positive reinforcement, a desirable stimulus is added to increase a behavior. For example, you tell your five-year-old son, Jerome, that if he cleans his room, he will get a toy. Jerome quickly cleans his room because he wants a new art set.