Positive Reinforcement Analysis

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After considering how much my personality has evolved over the years, I’ve come to the conclusion that there are several instances where reinforcements and punishments were the contributing factor for these changes. For instance, when I was younger I did very well in school, usually making the A-honor roll. In order to strengthen this behavior, my dad implemented a positive reinforcement of 20 dollars for every class that I passed with an A. Although this positive reinforcement was only valid until I graduated high school, I continued to do well in school since I had already become so accustomed to it. Despite the success that I had in school, there were some undesirable traits that I exhibited when communicating with other individuals. For

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