Which of these would NOT be considered by Skinner to be a generalized reinforcer?
A)affection
B)approval
C)money
D)attention
E)food

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Food is considered a primary reinforcer rather than a generalized reinforcer because it satisfies a basic biological need. Generalized reinforcers, such as money, approval, affection, and attention, do not inherently satisfy biological needs but can be used in a variety of situations to reinforce behavior because they have been associated with multiple primary reinforcers.

Which of These Would NOT Be Considered by Skinner to Be