All of the Following Techniques Will Help People Minimize the Negative

question 96

Multiple Choice

All of the following techniques will help people minimize the negative effects of ironic processing EXCEPT which one?

• A)working in a quiet,distraction-free environment
• B)making sure that one has plenty of time to complete a task,without stress
• C)working to keep unwanted thoughts out of consciousness
• D)not trying so hard to push unwanted thoughts out of consciousness

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Definitions:

Internal Reinforcement

The psychological process whereby an individual's intrinsic satisfaction from an activity encourages the continuation of that activity without external reward.

Performance Criteria

Specifies the expected levels of employee performance or outcomes, used to evaluate the effectiveness of tasks and duties.

Operant Model

A behavioral model focusing on the modification of observable behaviors through reinforcement and punishment.

Immediate Consequences

The direct and instant outcomes or results that follow a specific behavior or action.