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Primary Reinforcer refers to a reinforcer that directly affects survival; e.g.

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Primary reinforcers refer to rewards that satisfy a biological need, making them intrinsically rewarding.

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Primary Research refers to Research characterized by original and direct investigation.

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Primary risk factor refers to a sign or a behavior, such as high blood pressure or cigarette Smoking, respectively which is directly related to the appearance of certain diseases independent of other risk factors.

Primary sex characteristics refers to the growth of the sex organs

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Primary somatosensory area also called Primary somatosensory cortex refers to a receiving area for body sensations; receives information from the senses about pressure, texture, temperature, and pain Moreover, Primary somatosensory area is a region in the Parietal lobe which is involves in the processing of sensory information from the body, such as sensations of pain, pressure, touch, or temperature.

Primary somatosensory cortex refers to a region in the Parietal lobe involved in the processing of sensory information from the body, such as, sensations of pain, pressure, touch, or temperature. Primary somatosensory cortex receives information from the senses about pressure, texture, temperature, and pain Primary somatosensory cortex is also known as Primary somatosensory area

Primary source is defined as a first-hand report of observations or research results written by the individual(s) who actually conducted the research and made the observations.