If a person receives a paycheck for coming to work on time, then the worker becomes more likely to come to work on time in the future. This example illustrates that the paycheck acts as a(n):
A)incentive.
B)negative reinforcer.
C)positive reinforcer.
D)punisher.

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The paycheck serves as a positive reinforcer because it is a reward that increases the likelihood of the desired behavior (coming to work on time) happening again in the future. Positive reinforcement involves adding something pleasant in response to a behavior.

If a Person Receives a Paycheck for Coming to Work