Peter, a Cashier at a Local Grocery Store, Was Berated

question 91

Multiple Choice

Peter, a cashier at a local grocery store, was berated at work by his manager. He comes home from work and promptly yells at his wife and kicks the cat. This is an example of

• A) displacement.
• B) catharsis.
• C) relative deprivation.
• D) cyberbullying.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment, introduced by B.F. Skinner.

Unconditioned Response

A naturally occurring response to an unconditioned stimulus, such as salivating when smelling food.

Fixed-ratio Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, leading to a rapid response rate followed by a short pause.

Industrial Psychologist

A professional who applies psychological theories and principles to understand human behavior in workplaces, aiming to improve employee well-being and organizational efficiency.