In order for something to be a secondary reinforcer it must be
A) Automatically related to survival or reproductive success
B) Something with no intrinsic value as a refinforcer
C) Just as powerful as primary reinforce
D) Reliably associated with access to primary reinforcers

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A secondary reinforcer is something that initially has no value as a reinforcer, but gains its value through its association with a primary reinforcer. Therefore, it must be reliably associated with access to primary reinforcers. Choice A is incorrect as secondary reinforcers do not have to be related to survival or reproductive success. Choice B is incorrect as secondary reinforcers can have intrinsic value as reinforcing stimuli but not initially with the behavior being reinforced. Choice C is incorrect as secondary reinforcers are not necessarily as powerful as primary reinforcers.

In Order for Something to Be a Secondary Reinforcer It