Of the following, ________ would serve as a primary reinforcer for most people.
A) food
B) praise
C) money
D) attention

Question

Of the following, ________ would serve as a primary reinforcer for most people.
A) food 
B) praise 
C) money
D) attention

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Food is a primary reinforcer because it fulfills a basic physiological need for survival. Praise, money, and attention are secondary reinforcers that acquire their value through association with a primary reinforcer or through social learning. While these may be reinforcing for many people, they are not universally primary reinforcers.

Of the Following, ________ Would Serve as a Primary Reinforcer