After catching up on all her readings and assignments, Leah treats herself by going to a movie with a friend. This outing is an example of _____ reinforcement.

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Going to a movie with a friend is an example of positive reinforcement because it involves adding a pleasurable stimulus (the enjoyable experience of watching a movie with a friend) after the desired behavior (completing readings and assignments on time), which increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future.

After Catching Up on All Her Readings and Assignments, Leah