Kelsey just told her family a really funny joke that she made up herself. In order to use a primary reinforcer to encourage her in her joke-telling, Kelsey's dad might __________
A) offer her money.
B) applaud her appropriate behavior.
C) offer her praise for a job well done.
D) offer her a piece of candy.

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A primary reinforcer is something that satisfies a basic biological need, such as food. Offering a piece of candy is a primary reinforcer because it is a tangible reward that satisfies a biological need.

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