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renzo156

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Events that are innately reinforcing are called _________ reinforcers; events that become reinforcers through experience are called _________ reinforcers.
 
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When Beth tried to take the bone away from her dog, Jack, he bared his teeth and growled threateningly. Beth quickly pulled her hand back. Jack growled even more threateningly the next time Beth reached for the bone, and she again pulled her hand away. Eventually, Beth gave up and she now lets Jack chew on bones for as long as he wants. Jack's behavior of baring his teeth and growling served to _________ Beth's behavior of trying to take the bone away from him. Beth's behavior of pulling her hand away served to _________ Jack's behavior of growling.
 
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Answer to Question 1

primary (unconditioned); secondary (conditioned)

Answer to Question 2

positively punish; negatively reinforce



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