While training his dog, Mark first says the word "sit" and once the dog sits, he gives her a treat. Immediately after this, he says, "Good dog!" He repeats the same process many times, and each time his dog sits after listening to his command. In this example, which of the following is the secondary reinforcer?

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The words "good dog" become a secondary reinforcer because they are associated with the primary reinforcer (the treat) through conditioning. Over time, the dog learns that the praise "good dog" is a positive reinforcement for sitting, even in the absence of a treat.

While Training His Dog, Mark First Says the Word "Sit