Which of the following is the best example of a primary reinforcer?
A) applause for an excellent trumpet solo
B) a grade of "A" for an excellent essay
C) $5.00 for washing the car
D) a cold lemonade for pulling weeds on a hot day

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A primary reinforcer is a stimulus that is inherently rewarding, and does not require any learning or association to become pleasurable. In this case, the cold lemonade would be a primary reinforcer because the cool and refreshing nature of the drink is inherently pleasurable without any learned associations. The other options involve learned associations or conditioning (applause and grade for performance, money for completing a task).

Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Primary