Which of the Following Best Describes the Leadership Characteristics of Legendary

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the leadership characteristics of legendary coaches Alonzo Stagg, Knute Rockne, Joe Paterno, Eddie Robinson, and Paul Bear Bryant?

• A) Each coach achieved success by intimidation tactics and by threatening players with poor performance.
• B) Each coach had different styles but followed universal principles of leadership that brought out the best performance in their players.
• C) Each coach was only passively involved in his team's performance and each achieved success by delegating authority to his assistants.
• D) None of these.

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Definitions:

Set Point

A theory suggesting that the body regulates its weight and energy balance through an internal control mechanism located in the hypothalamus.

Probability-Differential Theory

A theory suggesting that the probability of choosing a specific behavior is based on the relative reinforcement of that behavior compared to alternatives.

Premack's Probability-Differential Theory

A theory that suggests that more probable behaviors can serve as reinforcers for less probable behaviors, indicating a hierarchy of preferred activities.

Probability-Differential Theory

A theory suggesting that the choice between two or more behaviors is determined by their relative probabilities of reinforcement.