AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Innately satisfying stimuli that fulfill biological needs are called ____ reinforcers.
A
primary
B
fixed
C
conditioned
D
positive
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -primary reinforcer A reinforcer that is innately satisfying; one that does not take any learning on the organism’s part to make it pleasurable.

Detailed explanation-2: -Primary Reinforcers: Reinforcers, such as food or sexual stimulation that are naturally rewarding because they satisfy basic biological needs or drives.

Detailed explanation-3: -Primary Reinforcer: an innately reinforcing stimulus, such as one that satisfies a biological need. Ex: Food, sex.

Detailed explanation-4: -Water, food, sleep, shelter, sex, and touch, among others, are primary reinforcers. Pleasure is also a primary reinforcer.

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