In order to encourage Heather to comb her own hair, each time she combs her hair well her Dad says, "Your hair looks great.Good job." This is an example of
A)social reinforcement.
B)feedback.
C)negative reinforcement.
D)negative punishment.

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Social reinforcement is the process of providing positive feedback to a person for engaging in a desired behavior. In this case, Heather's father is providing her with positive feedback (praise) for combing her hair well, which is likely to encourage her to continue combing her hair well in the future.

In Order to Encourage Heather to Comb Her Own Hair