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Secondary reinforcer

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A reinforcer that has acquired reinforcing properties through association with a primary reinforcer, such as money or praise.

AP course connection

Topic 3.8: 3.8 Operant Conditioning

Unit 3

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