In the Context of Conducting a Performance Appraisal Interview, After

question 59

Multiple Choice

In the context of conducting a performance appraisal interview, after the interview is over, ________.

• A) a supervisor and an employee should go over the self-appraisal, if any, and the supervisor's appraisal of the employee
• B) a supervisor and an employee should work together to develop solutions to any problems identified
• C) a supervisor signs the appraisal form, and then closes with a positive comment
• D) a supervisor needs to follow up to make sure that planned actions are taken

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Definitions:

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule used in operant conditioning that rewards a response after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to a high and steady rate of response.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavioral studies.

Variable Interval

A reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded after a variable and unpredictable time period has elapsed.

Fixed-interval Schedule

A timing-based reinforcement scheme where a specific time interval must elapse before a response is rewarded.