Rewarding desired behaviors is called
A) helpful rewards
B) focused recognition
C) positive reinforcement
D) negative reinforcement

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Rewarding desired behaviors is known as positive reinforcement. This involves providing a consequence, such as praise or a tangible item, that increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future. Option A, helpful rewards is not a standard term used in behaviorism or motivation theory. Option B, focused recognition could potentially be used interchangeably, but may not always involve rewards or consequences. Option D, negative reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, which is different from the approach of positive reinforcement.

Rewarding Desired Behaviors Is Called