For a professional athlete, the noise that a cheering crowd makes is best described as a(n)
A) generalized reinforcer.
B) unconditioned reinforcer.
C) primary reinforcer.
D) contrived reinforcer.

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Generalized reinforcers, such as the sound of a cheering crowd, are learned and can motivate behavior because they have been associated with a variety of other reinforcers.

For a Professional Athlete, the Noise That a Cheering Crowd