Spotlighting is a form of ______.

• A. Private critique
• B. Public praise
• C. Social exclusion
• D. Discipline

Answer: (B)

Spotlighting is about giving public recognition to desirable behavior or achievements to reinforce them. In sport ethics, this means praising someone in front of teammates, coaches, and sometimes fans for qualities like fair play, teamwork, improvement, or leadership. The idea is to encourage others to imitate that positive conduct by making the good example visible.

This best fits because it centers on public acknowledgment and reward, not private feedback, punishment, or exclusion. Public praise strengthens the behavior through social reinforcement, helping to shape team norms and a positive climate. For instance, a coach highlighting a player’s sportsmanship after a game in front of the team and crowd makes the positive action stand out and signals its value to everyone.