An event that a person finds desirable or pleasing is:
A) positive reinforcement
B) a primary reinforcer
C) a reward
D) a learned reward

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A desirable or pleasing event is considered a reward in psychology. While positive reinforcement and primary reinforcers are related concepts, they refer specifically to the addition of a desirable stimulus after a behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. A learned reward is also related but specifically refers to a conditioned association between a behavior and a desirable outcome. Therefore, C is the best answer as it encompasses the general concept of a desirable event being a reward.

An Event That a Person Finds Desirable or Pleasing Is