Which of the following actions would be an example of positive reinforcement?
A) A manager praises an employee for good performance
B) A supervisor ignores an employee who consistently asks for direction
C) A manager gives an employee a one-day suspension without pay for showing up late
D) An employee accepts the least desirable job in the plant hoping to be promoted

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Positive reinforcement involves adding a reward or pleasant consequence to increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring again in the future. Praising an employee is an example of positive reinforcement, as it increases the likelihood that the employee will continue to perform well in the future. Choices B, C and D do not involve adding a reward or pleasant consequence, and therefore are not examples of positive reinforcement.

Which of the Following Actions Would Be an Example of Positive