Which of the following is a secondary punisher?
A) extreme heat
B) electric shock
C) criticism
D) starvation

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A secondary punisher is a stimulus that has acquired its punishing properties through association with a primary punisher. Criticism is a secondary punisher because it is learned through association with a primary punisher such as physical punishment or social consequences. Extreme heat, electric shock, and starvation are all examples of primary punishers that have inherent punishing properties.

Which of the Following Is a Secondary Punisher