Tyrell wants to teach his two daughters, Sarah and Mia, to practice their golf swings every day. Each time after Sarah finishes practicing, he gives her $5, and each time after Mia finishes practicing, he gives her a handful of M&Ms. Sarah is receiving a __________ reinforcer, and Mia is receiving a __________ reinforcer.

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Sarah is receiving money, which is a secondary reinforcer because it is not inherently valuable but is used to obtain primary reinforcers. Mia is receiving M&Ms, which are a primary reinforcer because they are inherently satisfying and fulfill a basic need (hunger).

Tyrell Wants to Teach His Two Daughters, Sarah and Mia