Jason had a lot of trouble finishing a research paper but worked really hard and got an A grade on the paper. Getting an A for working hard is an example of

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Positive reinforcement is when a desirable consequence (in this case, getting an A grade) follows a behavior (in this case, working hard on the research paper), which increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Jason Had a Lot of Trouble Finishing a Research Paper