Although Keith Was Getting a College Degree, He Planned to Pursue

question 70

Multiple Choice

Although Keith was getting a college degree, he planned to pursue the same occupation as his father after graduation. As a shop steward, his father made numerous contributions to other workers' situations in a Windsor plant and is now a leader in a national union. Keith wants to follow the same career path. What is Keith's reason for joining a union?

• A) to increase job security
• B) to correct perceived deficiencies
• C) to keep his job
• D) to reinforce his family's support for the union

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Definitions:

Personal Factors

Characteristics inherent to an individual that influence behavior and performance, such as personality traits, values, and abilities.

Operant Conditioning

Is the control of behavior by manipulating its consequences.

Negative Reinforcement

Strengthens a behavior by making the avoidance of an undesirable consequence contingent on its occurrence.

Avoidance

A defensive or protective strategy aimed at preventing, evading, or escaping a perceived threat or undesirable situation.