An employee reports a safety concern and it helps avoid harm to a patient. The manager praises the employee at the next department meeting in front of her peers. This is an example of:
A) Positive Reinforcement
B) Negative Reinforcement
C) Positive Punishment
D) Negative Punishment

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Positive reinforcement involves providing a reward or positive outcome after a desired behavior is exhibited, which in this case is the manager praising the employee for reporting a safety concern.

An Employee Reports a Safety Concern and It Helps Avoid