Practice mode Psychology

A student who has never studied tries it for once and is delighted to get a B instead of the usual D. As a result, the student begins studying regularly. What explains this change?

Correct answer C. Positive reinforcement

Explanation

Positive reinforcement adds a pleasant consequence, here the better grade, after a behaviour, which increases the likelihood of that behaviour being repeated.

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