What kind of reinforcement is used if Sally's parents give her $10 every time she accumulates six A's on her tests?

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The scenario describes partial reinforcement, which means that the reinforcement (the $10) is only given after a specific number of desired behaviors (accumulating six A's on tests). This is different from continuous reinforcement, where the reinforcement is given after each desired behavior, and from sporadic reinforcement, where the reinforcement is given at unpredictable intervals. Gradual reinforcement and contiguous reinforcement are not recognized terms in psychology.

What Kind of Reinforcement Is Used If Sally's Parents Give