A little girl learns to be great at math and science because she receives a lot of praise and attention for getting A's in math and science. This is an example of ______.

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This is an example of positive reinforcement, as the praise and attention serve as a reward for the child's academic success in math and science, leading to an increased likelihood of the behavior (doing well in math and science) being repeated in the future.

A Little Girl Learns to Be Great at Math and Science