Derrick's mother gave him $10 because he got an "A" on his math test. He studies hard for his next math test because he wants his mother to give him another $10. In this scenario, the money is serving as a(n) ________.

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The money serves as a reinforcer because it increases the likelihood that Derrick will study hard again in the future, following the principles of operant conditioning.

Derrick's Mother Gave Him $10 Because He Got an "A