As part of a behavior modification program, Kendra and her partner each agree to praise their daughter if she completes her assigned household chores by the end of the day. Such praise is an example of:

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The use of praise is an example of positive reinforcement, which involves adding a desirable stimulus (in this case, praise) in order to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future. Primary reinforcement (A) refers to a naturally rewarding stimulus like food or water, while tertiary reinforcement (B) is not a commonly recognized term in behavior modification. Negative reinforcement (D) involves removing an unpleasant stimulus in order to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, which is not what is happening in this scenario.

As Part of a Behavior Modification Program, Kendra and Her