Barry watched his friend Sydney answer one of the questions that the professor posed to the entire class.When the professor heard Sydney's thoughtful answer, he stopped lecturing and directed the entire class to look at her.The professor flattered Sydney for her sophisticated answer.Barry decided that the next time the professor asked a question, he would try to answer it.
A)vicarious punishment
B)vicarious reinforcement
C)negative punishment
D)positive reinforcement

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Barry was motivated to answer a question after seeing Sydney receive praise (a positive outcome) for her answer, which is an example of vicarious reinforcement. He observed someone else being rewarded and decided to engage in the same behavior, hoping for a similar reward.

Barry Watched His Friend Sydney Answer One of the Questions