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Employing positive reinforcement techniques to encourage students in educational settings, such as through token economies, peer feedback, and various forms of praise, both verbal and non-verbal.

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Cambridge IGCSE PsychologyMotivation and needs

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Employing positive reinforcement techniques to encourage students in educational settings, such as through token economies, peer feedback, and various forms of praise, both verbal and non-verbal

This point belongs to Positive reinforcement, adding a pleasant stimulus after a behaviour, to increase the chance of, especially Positive reinforcement, adding a pleasant stimulus after a behaviour, to increase the chance of outcomes.
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