Secondary Reinforcement in Operant Conditioning – Definition and Examples
What is Secondary Reinforcement? Secondary reinforcement in operant conditioning refers to stimuli or cues that acquire reinforcing properties through their association with primary reinforcers or other secondary reinforcers. Unlike primary reinforcers that inherently satisfy biological needs, secondary reinforcers derive their value from being paired or connected with primary reinforcers. These stimuli, such as tokens, praise, … Read more