Curtis works hard at school because he knows it will lead to good grades, praise from his mother, and money from his father. It is clear that _______ are effective with Curtis.

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Secondary reinforcers are effective with Curtis because these are stimuli that acquire their reinforcing power through their association with primary reinforcers. In this case, good grades, praise, and money are not inherently rewarding but become reinforcing through their association with more direct rewards (such as satisfaction, approval, and purchasing power).

Curtis Works Hard at School Because He Knows It Will