Jack works extremely hard at whatever task he is assigned. According to the learned industriousness theory, working hard is a _____ for Jack.
A) conditioned reinforcer
B) secondary reinforcer
C) primary reinforcer
D) Both a and b are correct.

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Learned industriousness theory suggests that the capacity for hard work becomes rewarding through its association with primary reinforcers. Thus, working hard can become a conditioned (or secondary) reinforcer, making both A and B correct.

Jack Works Extremely Hard at Whatever Task He Is Assigned