Question

Which situation is considered reinforcement? 

A. Earning an "A" despite not studying or listening in class   B. Receiving a "thank you" from somebody after doing something nice   C. The inability to get a job due to prior criminal history   D. Refusing to leave a tip for service that was bad

Answer 1

The answer is B receiving a thank you from somebody after doing something nice. This is known as positive reinforcement

Answer 2

Since reinforcing is the result or relapse of a prior event, it would have to be C. Not getting a job due to past history is reinforcement of his actions and what they resulted in.