Kelsey's dad uses a primary reinforcer to strengthen the response she just made. The reinforcing stimulus would be:
A) playing a game of Candy Land with her.
B) applauding her appropriate behaviour.
C) offering praise for a job well done.
D) lightly stroking the hair on the top of her head.

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The primary reinforcer is the physical sensation of the hair being stroked, rather than an external reward or recognition (such as playing a game, applauding or offering praise). Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Kelsey's Dad Uses a Primary Reinforcer to Strengthen the Response