Question

what is a reinforcer that is something taken away to get you to do something? negative reinforcer secondary reinforcer partial reinforcer delayed reinforcer

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Negative Reinforcer: In operant conditioning, a negative reinforcer involves the removal (or taking away) of an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. This matches the description in the question.
• Secondary Reinforcer: These are stimuli that gain reinforcing properties through association with primary reinforcers (e.g., money), and do not involve removal of a stimulus to encourage behavior.
• Partial Reinforcer: This refers to a schedule of reinforcement where a behavior is not reinforced every time it occurs, and it does not relate to the removal of a stimulus.
• Delayed Reinforcer: This is a reinforcer that is presented after a delay following a behavior, and it does not involve the removal of a stimulus to encourage the behavior.

Answer:

A. Negative Reinforcer