Bribes, a common discipline practice, is operationally defined as verbal promises to give a child something to increase more positive behavior and therefore are considered a means of:
A) negative reinforcement.
B) negative punishment.
C) positive reinforcement.
D) positive punishment.

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Bribes, in the context of behavior modification, are considered a form of positive reinforcement because they involve the addition of a desirable stimulus (something the child wants) following a behavior, with the intention of increasing the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Bribes, a Common Discipline Practice, Is Operationally Defined as Verbal