McDonald's Placement of a Small Toy in Each Happy Meal

question 57

Multiple Choice

McDonald's placement of a small toy in each Happy Meal as a reward for coming to the fast-food restaurant and ordering its food is based on which theory of learning?

• A) operant conditioning
• B) subliminal advertising
• C) cognitive learning
• D) classical conditioning
• E) observational learning

Differentiate between terms and definitions used across different regions (e.g., intellectual disability, learning disability) and understand diagnostic criteria.

Recognize metabolic and genetic disorders related to intellectual disabilities.

Understand historical and societal perspectives on intellectual disabilities, including eugenics and adaptive skills.

Identify behavioral characteristics and intervention methods for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Definitions:

Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale

is a performance appraisal method that uses specific descriptions of employee behaviors to rate performance on a scale, providing a more objective and concrete evaluation.

Likert Scale

A psychometric scale commonly used in questionnaires to gauge attitudes or responses, where participants indicate their level of agreement with a statement along a linear scale.

Contrast Error

An error in performance appraisals where an employee's evaluation is based on a comparison with another employee rather than on individual performance criteria.

Graphic Rating Scales

A method used in performance appraisals where employees are rated on a scale to evaluate their work performance.