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


A) positive
Explanation: Positive reinforcement is applying a positive consequence that increases the likelihood that the person will repeat the behavior that led to it. Examples of positive reinforcers include words of praise, favorable performance evaluations, and pay raises.

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