Which strategy uses rewards to promote desirable behavior?

• A. Deterrence
• B. Punishment
• C. Positive Reward Strategies
• D. Rehabilitation

Answer: (C)

The main idea is using rewards to reinforce good behavior, which is positive reinforcement. When someone does something desirable and receives a reward, they’re more likely to repeat that behavior because of the positive association. In practice, positive reward strategies might include praise, privileges, or incentives given for meeting expectations or behaving prosocially. This contrasts with deterrence, which relies on the threat of punishment to prevent actions, and punishment itself, which imposes negative consequences to reduce unwanted behavior. Rehabilitation aims to change behavior through treatment and skill-building, not primarily through rewarding compliance. So, the approach that uses rewards to promote desirable behavior is the positive reward strategies.