CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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).

Detailed explanation-3: -Some examples of secondary reinforcers include: verbal praise, highly preferred activities, stickers, toys, and edibles. An example of pairing is saying to a toddler, “You did it!” and then the toddler gets a chance to play with a toy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Secondary, or conditioned, reinforcers are stimuli, objects, or events that become reinforcing based on their association with a primary reinforcer. A dog isn’t born wanting to sit on cue, but when sitting is paired with primary reinforcers such as treats or social interaction, it becomes a secondary reinforcer.