Kelsey's dad uses a primary reinforcer to strengthen the response she just made.The reinforcing stimulus would be:
A)lightly stroking the hair on the top of her head.
B)applauding her appropriate behavior.
C)offering praise for a job well done.
D)playing a game of Candyland® with her.

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A primary reinforcer is a stimulus that is naturally rewarding, such as food, water, or shelter. In this case, lightly stroking the hair on the top of Kelsey's head is a primary reinforcer because it is a naturally rewarding stimulus for most people.

Kelsey's Dad Uses a Primary Reinforcer to Strengthen the Response