All of the following are primary reinforcers EXCEPT

a. food when you are hungry.
b. a glass of water when you are thirsty.
c. a good night's sleep when you are tired.
d. money when you are broke.


Answer: d. money when you are broke.

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Research of adult populations has documented a negative correlation between 1) obesity and 2) participation in physically demanding leisure activities. One possible interpretation of these results is that ________

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