Primary reinforcers or punishers acquire their reinforcing properties through association with secondary reinforcers or punishers.

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Primary reinforcers or punishers have their reinforcing or punishing properties inherently, not through association with other reinforcers or punishers. Secondary reinforcers or punishers acquire their properties through association with primary reinforcers or punishers.

Primary Reinforcers or Punishers Acquire Their Reinforcing Properties Through Association