Blake Racked Up Three Safety Violations in One Month and Was

question 49

Multiple Choice

Blake racked up three safety violations in one month and was taken off the construction crew and put in the office, meaning he was no longer eligible for overtime. He pled with his boss, saying he needed the money for rent. Citing that Blake's financial situation was not a concern of the company, he was put in the office until he could demonstrate that safety was a priority. This illustrates

• A) growth need strength.
• B) punishment.
• C) negative reinforcement.
• D) extinction.
• E) equity theory.

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Bank

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Amount Owed

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