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1. Place an “X” in the appropriate box to indicate whether each of the following

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Question

1. Place an “X” in the appropriate box to indicate whether each of the following is a primary reinforce or a conditioned reinforcer.

Primary reinforcer

Conditioned reinforcer

A piece of apple pie

An “A” on an exam

Winning $100 with a lottery ticket

A beautiful sunset

A new car

Kissing a romantic partner

Finishing your homework for tomorrow’s math class

Reading a good book

Your boss telling you “Good job!”

Receiving your income tax refund

Primary reinforcer

Conditioned reinforcer

A piece of apple pie

An “A” on an exam

Winning $100 with a lottery ticket

A beautiful sunset

A new car

Kissing a romantic partner

Finishing your homework for tomorrow’s math class

Reading a good book

Your boss telling you “Good job!”

Receiving your income tax refund

Explanation / Answer

A piece of apple pie = primary reinforcer.

An “A” on an exam = Conditioned reinforcer.

Winning $100 with a lottery ticket = conditioned reinforcer.

A beautiful sunset = conditioned reinforcer.

A new car = Conditioned reinforcer.

Kissing a romantic partner = primary reinforcer.

Finishing your homework for tomorrow’s math class = Conditioned reinforcer.

Reading a good book = Conditioned reinforcer.

Your boss telling you “Good job!” = conditioned reinforcer.

Receiving your income tax refund = conditioned reinforcer.