When Mr. Thompson yells at his students, they all pay attention to him. Mr. Thompson is receiving ________ for his yelling behavior.

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Positive reinforcement occurs when a behavior is followed by a favorable outcome, making the behavior more likely to occur in the future. In this case, Mr. Thompson's yelling results in the students paying attention, which is a favorable outcome for him, thus reinforcing his yelling behavior.

When Mr Thompson Yells at His Students, They All Pay Attention