Loreli dieted and worked out resulting in significant reduction in size and weight. Which of the following is an informal positive sanction?
A)She feels much better about herself than she did before the weight loss.
B)Friends tell her she looks great.
C)She lost twenty-five pounds.
D)She fits into a much smaller size in jeans.

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Positive sanctions are rewards or positive reactions given to individuals following socially accepted behavior. In this context, friends complimenting Loreli on her appearance after her weight loss is an example of an informal positive sanction, as it is a form of social approval from her peers.

Loreli Dieted and Worked Out Resulting in Significant Reduction in Size