Professor Inglot gives a student a D on a term paper that was completely inadequate. The D grade is an example of:
A) intrinsic reinforcement.
B) a secondary punisher.
C) negative reinforcement.
D) a primary punisher.

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A secondary punisher is a stimulus that has acquired punishing properties through association with other punishers, such as a bad grade indicating poor performance.

Professor Inglot Gives a Student a D on a Term