Which of the following implies a consequence that is positive for the person receiving it?
A) Negative reinforcement.
B) Punishment.
C) Extinction.
D) Goals.
E) Motivation.

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The first two consequences in Figure 13.1, positive and negative reinforcement, are positive for the person receiving them; the person either gains something or avoids something negative. Therefore, the person who experiences these consequences will be motivated to behave in the ways that led to the reinforcement.

Which of the Following Implies a Consequence That Is Positive