Which of the following is a social reinforce that should be meaningful, specific and immediate?

• A. Specific Positive Feedback
• B. General Praise
• C. A Written Report Later
• D. A Sticker On A Worksheet

Answer: (A)

Social reinforcement strengthens a behavior when it is meaningful, specific, and delivered right after the action. Specific Positive Feedback does exactly that: it clearly names the exact behavior and why it matters, and it happens immediately, so the link between what was done and the positive response is clear. For example, praising, “I liked how you raised your hand and waited your turn, and you shared a thoughtful idea,” shows the specific behavior and its positive impact. General praise lacks detail and isn’t as helpful for guiding future actions. A written report later isn’t immediate and doesn’t provide the social interaction that reinforces the behavior in the moment. A sticker on a worksheet is a tangible reward rather than social feedback, and it doesn’t offer the immediate, specific, verbal reinforcement that strengthens the behavior.