The level of deprivation is less important when the reinforcer used is a/an reinforcer.
A)primary
B)secondary
C)unexpected
D)intrinsic

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When using a secondary reinforcer, the level of deprivation is less important because it is not a basic need or necessity like a primary reinforcer (such as food, water, or sleep). Secondary reinforcers are learned associations between a neutral stimulus and a primary reinforcer, making their effectiveness less dependent on levels of deprivation. Unexpected and intrinsic reinforcers are not relevant to the concept of deprivation.

The Level of Deprivation Is Less Important When the Reinforcer