The Following Comments Were Overheard at a Huge Party Thrown

question 12

Multiple Choice

The following comments were overheard at a huge party thrown by a well-known ad agency for its biggest corporate client.Which of the following comments is the most accurate representation of the way the corporate world views creative people?

• A)"They're way overrated-what has creativity ever done for business, anyway?"
• B)"Nobody wants a creative employee-it's just not a valued trait anymore."
• C)"We all need them-but nobody really knows who they are or how they do it."
• D)"They're simple to spot-the smiling ones who get along with everybody."

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Understand the significance of conducting experiments with quantitative results to reduce bias.

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Definitions:

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement strategy in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process by which the likelihood of a behavior's occurrence is increased through the addition of a stimulus following that behavior.

Primary Reinforcer

An innately valuable stimulus, such as food or drink, that satisfies a biological need and reinforces behaviors without prior learning.

Aversive Stimulus

An unpleasant or noxious stimulus used to elicit a response or to condition a behavior through negative reinforcement or punishment.