David earns one thousand dollars every time his sales reach one hundred thousand dollars. For David, the bonus is an example of ________ reinforcement.

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The bonus is an example of positive reinforcement because it involves giving a reward (one thousand dollars) for a behavior (reaching one hundred thousand dollars in sales) that is desired and likely to be repeated. Associative, learned, and renewal reinforcements are not relevant in this scenario.

David Earns One Thousand Dollars Every Time His Sales Reach