Many natural _____ reinforcers activate the same pleasure pathways in the brain that make ICS so powerful.
A)primary
B)secondary
C)conditional
D)elicited

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Primary reinforcers are direct biological needs such as food, water, and sex that activate pleasure pathways in the brain. These natural reinforcers are powerful because they fulfill a biological need and provide immediate pleasure or relief. This makes them similar to ICS, which also activates pleasure pathways in the brain. Secondary and conditional reinforcers are associated with primary reinforcers and gain their reinforcing power through learned associations, so they may not activate the same pleasure pathways in the brain as natural or primary reinforcers. Elicited reinforcers are not a recognized type of reinforcer.

Many Natural _____ Reinforcers Activate the Same Pleasure Pathways in the Brain