An event that once had neutral value but has taken on some value (positive or negative)for an individual because of past experience is called a(n):
A) secondary reinforcer
B) primary reinforcer
C) aversive event
D) positive event

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A secondary reinforcer is an event or object that has acquired value through its association with a primary reinforcer or past experience. In this case, the event was previously neutral but has taken on value for the individual because of past experience, making it a secondary reinforcer.

An Event That Once Had Neutral Value but Has Taken