Deirdre used to be shy and unwilling to speak out in class. Last semester she was in a class that involved a lot of discussion groups, and she found that her classmates were willing to listen attentively to her ideas, and often asked her for input when the discussion bogged down. Now Deirdre is more outspoken and confident during class discussions. Which of the following led to Deirdre's change in behaviour?

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Deirdre's classmates listened attentively to her ideas and asked for her input, which rewarded her for speaking out and likely increased her confidence in doing so. This is an example of positive reinforcement, as her behavior (speaking out in class) is reinforced by a desirable consequence (attention and positive feedback from her classmates).

Deirdre Used to Be Shy and Unwilling to Speak Out