A __________ reinforcer is any reward that satisfies a basic, biological need, such as hunger, thirst, or touch

a) primary
b) negative
c) positive
d) secondary


a Explanation: A primary reinforcer satisfies basic, biological needs.

Psychology

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a. the different paraphilias. b. deviations in sexual behavior, such as pedophilia. c. one's sexual identity not matching one's physical sex. d. problems in sexual desire, arousal, or response.

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a. cultural context. c. teacher-learner relationship. b. innate intelligence. d. both a and c.

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The facial feedback hypothesis suggests that a person who makes a certain facial expression will feel the corresponding emotion, as long as he or she is not feeling a competing emotion

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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