Question

Alexandra is constantly creating more work for Susan, yet Susan completes all of this additional work and, in turn, Alexandra continues her behavior. Which of the following methods to reward performance explains why Alexandra continues this behavior?A) PunishmentB) Positive ReinforcementC) ExtinctionD) ProbationE) Negative Reinforcement

Answer 1

Answer: positive reinforcement

Explanation: Reinforcement is explained as actions taken to either reduce or increase a certain behavior.

Positive reinforcement are action taken to increase a behavior either positive or negative behavior.

In the question Susan is positively reinforcing Alexandra's negative lazy attitude.