Which of the Following Is an Example of an Ethical

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an ethical lapse?

• A)Putting unsigned suggestions in the company suggestion box
• B)Sharing confidential information with a new employer about your previous (competing)employer's major clients
• C)Telling your supervisor that another employee is stealing office supplies
• D)Providing incorrect data in a report, even though you did not know it was incorrect at the time

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Definitions:

Variable Ratio Schedule

A type of operant conditioning reinforcement schedule in which a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a consequence applied to an organism's environment that causes an increase in the likelihood of a repeat of the preceding behavior.

Rewards

Benefits, compensation, or other forms of acknowledgment provided to individuals or organizations as recognition of their accomplishments or desired behavior.

Schedule of Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement is the pattern and timing of rewards or punishments that influence the learning and behavior of individuals.