Brian wanted to learn how to play lacrosse. He chose to sign up for classes. The more he paid attention to his coaches, the better his skills became. People commented on how gifted a lacrosse player he was. As a result, he now thinks of himself as an excellent player and pays even more attention to his coaches and his skilled teammates. This example best illustrates
A) classical conditioning.
B) the conflict between the id and the superego.
C) positive reinforcement.
D) assimilation and accommodation.

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Brian's improvement and increased self-perception as an excellent player due to the positive feedback and outcomes from paying attention to his coaches and practicing demonstrate positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement occurs when the introduction of a stimulus (in this case, praise and recognition for his skills) following a particular behavior (paying attention and practicing) increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Brian Wanted to Learn How to Play Lacrosse