Miriam receives extra credit for going to a presentation held after class. This is an example of a:

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Secondary reinforcers are stimuli that acquire their reinforcing power through their association with primary reinforcers. In this case, extra credit (which is not inherently rewarding) becomes rewarding because it is associated with the achievement or approval that comes from good grades, which are primary reinforcers.

Miriam Receives Extra Credit for Going to a Presentation Held