One reason Carlos continues to work at his job is the check he receives every two weeks.Carlos's paycheck is a(n) _____ reinforcer.

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Carlos's paycheck is a secondary reinforcer because it is not inherently rewarding but is learned to be valuable through its association with primary reinforcers (such as food, water, shelter) that satisfy basic survival needs. Secondary reinforcers, also known as conditioned reinforcers, derive their effectiveness from their association with primary reinforcers or other secondary reinforcers.

One Reason Carlos Continues to Work at His Job Is