Answer to Question #114521 in English for Andiswa

Question

Miss Linda a grade R teacher, always motivates learners who have read words correctly by putting a star on their forehead. This encourages the learners to keep on reading because learners repeat what brings about pleasure to them. Identify the option that is linked to the above statement:

1. Negative punishment
2. Positive reinforcement
3. Negative reinforcement
4. Positive punishment

Answer 1

Positive reinforcement is useful in enhancing good behavior. Good behaviors often go unnoticed while bad behaviors are openly punished. Teachers should encourage students to do better in class by giving progressive rewards. Students respond better to positive reinforcements and are inclined to do better in class work. 

The answer is Positive reinforcement