The parents of twelve-year-old Sharon praise her for earning good grades.Behaviorists would describe the praise as

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Secondary reinforcement refers to a situation where a stimulus reinforces a behavior through its association with a primary reinforcer. In this case, praise acts as a secondary reinforcer because it is associated with the positive feelings of accomplishment and approval, which are primary reinforcers.

The Parents of Twelve-Year-Old Sharon Praise Her for Earning Good