When a student gives a thoughtful answer that goes beyond the information in the textbook, teacher Kimba Wood has the class stand and run in place for a few seconds. Thoughtful answers have increased in the class. Running in place appears to be functioning as
a. punishment.
b. negative reinforcement.
c. reinforcement.
d. an unconditioned stimulus.
ANSWER: c
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