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Under the concept of operant conditioning, there are primary reinforcers and secondary reinforcers.
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Primary reinforcers are typically considered as essential reinforcers.
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They're unconditional.
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You don't need to condition yourself to understand this reinforcement.
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They are often associated with things occurring naturally for the survival of the species.
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So if someone receives food, that's obviously a reinforcer.
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They enjoy the food.
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It's part of life.
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It's essential for their survival.
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And they typically don't require learning.
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Examples then include things like the air we breathe, food, shelter, sleep, water, and even praise.
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Secondary reinforcers are usually associated with some primary reinforceers.
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Reinforcer.
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They need to be conditioned.
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Like if a dog receives treats, this is essential for their well -being...