A generalized conditioned reinforcer is:
A) an unlearned reinforcer
B) a reinforcer that conditions people to respond to many situations
C) a reinforcer that only maintains behavior under certain general conditions
D) a stimulus that previously has been paired with several different primary reinforcers

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A generalized conditioned reinforcer is a stimulus that has been paired with several different primary reinforcers, such as money, which can be exchanged for a variety of goods and services. This stimulus has acquired the ability to function as a reinforcer in its own right, without being dependent on a specific primary reinforcer.

A Generalized Conditioned Reinforcer Is