Every time you open the refrigerator, walk to a drinking fountain, turn up the heat, or order a double fudge sundae, your actions reflect _____ reinforcers.
A)primary
B)positive
C)secondary
D)generalized

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Primary reinforcers are those that are naturally rewarding, such as food or water, and are necessary for survival. These actions involve obtaining these basic needs, making them an example of primary reinforcement. Positive reinforcement (B) involves adding something desirable to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, but not all of the actions listed necessarily involve a positive addition. Secondary (C) and generalized (D) reinforcement are not as directly related to these basic needs as primary reinforcement.

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