A positive reinforce is effective because:
a. it is a way of adding something that is aversive, like a spanking or a penalty
b. it is a way to remove something that a person dislikes, like a restriction or a punishment.
c. it involves the use of a "good" reward, which most people are interested in receiving.
d. it involves giving a person a reward for a demonstrating a desirable behavior.
Answer: D
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