Following the completion of a difficult assignment, Candace's supervisor told her that he was very pleased with her performance and her help in completing the project. The praise Candace received is an example of ________ reinforcement.
A)positive
B)informal
C)intrinsic
D)cognitive
E)primary

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The praise Candace received is an example of positive reinforcement, which involves the addition of a positive consequence (in this case, praise) to increase the likelihood of a behavior (in this case, Candace's good performance and help on the project).

Following the Completion of a Difficult Assignment, Candace's Supervisor Told