Kate Is the HR Manager of Gunther Corp

question 75

Multiple Choice

Kate is the HR manager of Gunther Corp., a software company located in Chicago. She wants to establish the validity of a test designed for computer technicians using a predictive validation strategy. Accordingly, Kate must administer the test to

• A) at least half the present computer technicians in Gunther Corp.
• B) people doing similar jobs in other companies.
• C) people applying for computer technician jobs in Gunther Corp.
• D) only those computer technicians in Gunther Corp. who are performing at acceptable levels.
• E) a random selection of computer technicians currently employed at Gunther Corp.

Differentiate between types of reinforcers (primary vs secondary).

Comprehend the significance of a stimulus in shaping behavior.

Identify the impact of biological predispositions on learning processes.

Explain the procedure and implications of shaping and extinction in learning.

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Definitions:

Observational Learning

The process of acquiring skills, knowledge, or behavior by watching the actions of others.

Aggressive

Characterized by or exhibiting behavior that intends to harm or assert dominance over others.

Behavior Modeling

A technique used in training and psychology that involves learning through the observation and replication of others' behaviors, highlighting the importance of imitation in learning.

Communication Skills

The ability to effectively convey, receive, and interpret messages, both verbally and non-verbally, between people.