The money Max's mother gives him for doing chores around the house is an example of a
A) discriminative stimulus.
B) primary reinforcer.
C) secondary reinforcer.
D) contingent reward.

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The money Max's mother gives him is not inherently reinforcing (like food or water), but gains its reinforcing properties through its association with a primary reinforcer (i.e. the ability to purchase desired items). Therefore, it is considered a secondary reinforcer.

The Money Max's Mother Gives Him for Doing Chores Around