Question

The preschool teachers have started putting gold stars on a poster when the class has behaved well the entire day. If the class has received a gold star on a day, they will receive a special treat as a reward. The teachers have started using which of the following as a way to increase the likelihood that children will behave well?

Positive reinforcement
Intense attachment
Attention

Answer 1

Positive reinforcement

Step-by-step explanation:

The teachers' behavior is positive reinforcement due to the fact:

- They are adding something (the gold star) to their students' environment (positive)

- The gold star encourages them to keep behaving well (reinforcement)