Giving extra credit points for turning in homework on time increases the likelihood that students will submit their assignments on time. This is an example of ________.

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Positive reinforcement involves adding a desirable stimulus after a behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. In this case, giving extra credit points (a desirable stimulus) for turning in homework on time (the behavior) is aimed at increasing the likelihood that students will submit their assignments on time.

Giving Extra Credit Points for Turning in Homework on Time