LEARNING
OPERANT CONDITIONING
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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rat’s food reward in a Skinner box.
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cold drink on a hot day.
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hug from a loved one.
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high score on an exam for which a student studied diligently
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Detailed explanation-1: -Primary reinforcers are reinforcers that have innate reinforcing qualities. These kinds of reinforcers are not learned. Water, food, sleep, shelter, sex, and touch, among others, are primary reinforcers. Pleasure is also a primary reinforcer.
Detailed explanation-2: -Primary reinforcers are those that are innately reinforcing, such as edibles (small pieces of food or drink) or sensory experiences (light up toys, fans, massagers). Secondary reinforcers include tangible items, activities, special privileges, social praise, and attention.
Detailed explanation-3: -Food, drink, and pleasure are the principal examples of primary reinforcers.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The answer is c) a glass of water. This is because water is important, biologically, to the individual since it is biologically needed for survival. A penny, a hundred dollars, and praise are all examples of secondary reinforcers.