For each day of the week that Tanya is good, she earns a fake dollar from her teacher. By the end of every week, Tanya has the option of using her dollars to buy something from the school store or saving them to buy something at a later time. The issue of fake dollars in response to good behavior is an example of
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Aida loves to sing for her family and friends but is extremely shy. In order to encourage her to sing again, which of the following is a primary reinforcement that Aida's mom might use?
A
Shower her with applause.
B
Offer her money.
C
Praise her for doing such a good job.
D
Promise her an ice cream cone when she sings.

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Understand the concept of primary reinforcement: Primary reinforcers are naturally reinforcing, meaning they satisfy a biological need or drive. Examples include food, water, and shelter.
Identify the options given in the problem: Applause, money, praise, and an ice cream cone.
Evaluate each option to determine if it is a primary reinforcer: Applause, money, and praise are not primary reinforcers as they do not satisfy a biological need.
Consider the option of an ice cream cone: Ice cream is a type of food, which satisfies a biological need, making it a primary reinforcer.
Conclude that promising Aida an ice cream cone when she sings is the primary reinforcement, as it directly satisfies a biological need.
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