Researchers investigated the reduction of littering in three classrooms.Which class still showed a reduction in littering two weeks after the study ended?
A)the class that was told that they should be neat and tidy
B)the class reprimanded repeatedly for littering
C)the class congratulated for being neat and tidy
D)the class whose littering was ignored

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The class that was congratulated for being neat and tidy showed a reduction in littering two weeks after the study ended because they were positively reinforced for their behavior. This suggests that positive reinforcement can be more effective than negative reinforcement or ignoring the behavior.

Researchers Investigated the Reduction of Littering in Three Classrooms