Which of the following is a primary reinforcer?
A) money
B) praise
C) gold stars
D) food

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A primary reinforcer is a stimulus that is naturally rewarding, without the need for any learning or conditioning. Food is a primary reinforcer because it satisfies basic biological needs such as hunger and thirst. Money, praise, and gold stars are secondary reinforcers that are only rewarding because we have learned to associate them with primary reinforcers or other rewards.

Which of the Following Is a Primary Reinforcer