Jayden is trying to teach his dog some tricks. So, every time the dog rolls over, he gives him a doggie treat. Jayden is using
A)positive reinforcement
B)negative reinforcement
C)positive punishment
D)negative punishment
E)classical conditioning

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Jayden is using positive reinforcement by giving his dog a treat for performing a desired behavior (rolling over). This method increases the likelihood that the dog will repeat the behavior in the future. Positive reinforcement involves adding a rewarding stimulus after a desired behavior is exhibited.

Jayden Is Trying to Teach His Dog Some Tricks