Which of the following would be classified as a conditioned reinforcer?
A)a sandwich
B)the word "good"
C)reduction of pain
D)a drink of soda

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A conditioned reinforcer, also known as a secondary reinforcer, is a stimulus that gains its reinforcing properties through association with a primary reinforcer. The word "good" would be a conditioned reinforcer because it is associated with primary reinforcers such as food, praise, or other positive outcomes. A sandwich and a drink of soda are primary reinforcers themselves, and reduction of pain is a negative consequence rather than a reinforcer.

Which of the Following Would Be Classified as a Conditioned