Which of the following is another name for a secondary reinforcer?

• A. Negative Reinforcer
• B. Social Reinforcement
• C. Conditioned Reinforcer
• D. Primary Reinforcer

Answer: (C)

Secondary reinforcers are learned; their value comes from being paired with primary reinforcers like food, water, or rest. Because the dog has learned that this stimulus predicts a primary reward, it strengthens the desired behavior just like a primary reinforcer does. This learned reinforcer is called a conditioned reinforcer, which is another name for a secondary reinforcer. Examples include a clicker sound, praise, or tokens that can be exchanged for food later. The other options don’t fit because a negative reinforcer involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase behavior, not a learned cue; a primary reinforcer is innately rewarding without any learning; social reinforcement can be a form of secondary reinforcement, but the commonly used term for a learned reinforcer is conditioned reinforcer.