The difference between a reinforcer and a punisher is that ________

a. reinforcers are primary and punishers are secondary.
b. punishers are primary and reinforcers are secondary.
c. reinforcers strengthen behavior and punishers weaken behavior.
d. reinforcers are positive and punishers are negative.

Answer: c

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