In operant conditioning, a(n) reinforcer is innately reinforcing, often by satisfying a biological need.

Primary

Explanation:

In psychology and operant conditioning, the term Primary reinforcer refers to the biological reinforcers that determine our behavior. In other words, they are part of our nature and reinforce behaviors in a natural way without a process of learning from us, since they are, by themselves, satisfying a biological need. Therefore, they have innate reinforcing qualities. Examples of these reinforcers would be: food, sex, water, sleep.

Therefore, in operant conditioning, a primary reinforcer is innately reinforcing, often by satisfying a biological need.

Primary

Explanation:

In operant conditioning a primary reinforcer occurs naturally and doesn't require learning in order to work. Primary reinforcers often aid in the survival of the species. Examples of primary reinforcers include food, air, sleep, water, and sex.

They are, by themselves, satisfying a biological need. Therefore, they have innate reinforcing qualities.