A Manager Who Scolds Her Employees for Being Late with the Hope

question 55

Multiple Choice

A manager who scolds her employees for being late with the hope that this will stop them from being late is using

• A)punishment.
• B)negative reinforcement.
• C)extinction.
• D)positive reinforcement.
• E)modelling.

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Definitions:

Difference-Equals-Deficit Error

The mistaken belief that a deviation from some norm is necessarily inferior.

Cognitive Theory

A theory of psychology that emphasizes internal states, such as knowledge, thought processes, and mental imagery, as key elements in understanding behavior.

Modeling

A method used in learning that involves observing and imitating others' behaviors.

Critical Periods

denote specific times during an organism's life when it is particularly susceptible to certain stimuli or experiences, which can have a significant impact on future development.