Which is NOT an example of positive reinforcement?
A) allowing students who received an average of 85% to be exempt from the final
B) allowing people who finish their work early to leave early
C) adding time to the end of the work day for employees who show up to work late
D) giving a free movie rental for every fifth movie returned on time

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Adding time to the end of the work day for employees who show up to work late is an example of negative reinforcement, rather than positive reinforcement. Negative reinforcement involves the removal or avoidance of an undesired event or circumstance in order to increase desired behavior. In this case, the undesired event is working a longer day and the desired behavior is arriving on time, so the offer of leaving earlier is a way to reinforce that desired behavior. Positive reinforcement involves providing a reward or incentive to increase desired behavior. Options A, B, and D are examples of positive reinforcement.

Which Is NOT an Example of Positive Reinforcement