When a manufacturing employee wears safety gear,the manager gives the employee praise to increase the likelihood that the employee will wear the safety equipment in the future.What type of reinforcement is being used in this example?
A) positive reinforcement
B) negative reinforcement
C) punishment
D) extinction

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Positive reinforcement involves adding something pleasant or desirable to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future. In this case, the manager is adding praise as a pleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of the employee wearing safety gear in the future.

When a Manufacturing Employee Wears Safety Gear,the Manager Gives the Employee