Jack recently received a $100 gift certificate and the quarterly attendance award at Dri-Fit Manufacturers.Jack's award can be described as which of these contingencies of reinforcement?
A)Heuristics
B)Retribution
C)Punishment
D)Extinction
E)Positive reinforcement

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Jack received a gift certificate and attendance award, which are positive outcomes that serve as positive reinforcement to encourage him to continue attending work regularly. Option A (Heuristics) is not related to reinforcement, Option B (Retribution) involves punishment for bad behavior and is not applicable here, Option C (Punishment) involves a negative consequence for bad behavior and is not relevant here, and Option D (Extinction) involves ceasing to reinforce behavior and is not applicable here.

Jack Recently Received a $100 Gift Certificate and the Quarterly