Are preferences subject to satiation effects while reinforcers are not?

Preferences can indeed be subject to satiation effects, and reinforcers can also be affected by satiation. Satiation occurs when an individual has had enough of a particular stimulus, leading to a decrease in its effectiveness as a reinforcer. Preferences are generally based on an individual's desires at a given time and can change based on previous experiences or the frequency of exposure to a particular preferred item or activity. When an individual is exposed to a preferred item repeatedly, they may become satiated, leading them to prefer something else instead.

Reinforcers, in behavior analysis, are specific stimuli that increase the likelihood of a behavior when used after that behavior occurs. Reinforcers can also become less effective over time if an individual has been exposed to them too frequently, resulting in satiation. Thus, both preferences and reinforcers can be influenced by satiation effects, making the statement that preferences are subject to satiation while reinforcers are not inaccurate.