In the middle of a difficult exam, Sam tells his teacher that his stomach hurts. The teacher immediately sends him to the school nurse. The nurse allows Sam to lie down and take a nap. Sam's teacher takes notice that on several later occasions, when Sam has a difficult test or assignment, Sam again tells the teacher that he doesn't feel well. Each time the teacher sends him to the school nurse without completing his work, and without being penalized. Sam is being:
A. punished.
B. subjected to observational learning.
C. positively reinforced.
D. negatively reinforced.
Answer: C
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