Jack recently received a $100 gift certificate and the quarterly attendance award at Dri-Fit Manufacturers.Jack's award can be described as which of these contingencies of reinforcement?
A)Heuristics
B)Negative reinforcement
C)Punishment
D)Extinction
E)Positive reinforcement

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Jack's award is an example of positive reinforcement because he received a reward (the gift certificate) for his good attendance, which is intended to encourage the continuation of this behavior.

Jack Recently Received a $100 Gift Certificate and the Quarterly