Blake Finds That If He Washes His Car Prior to Going

question 257

Multiple Choice

Blake finds that if he washes his car prior to going out on the town, more of his friends want to ride along with him. What theory would best explain his willingness to always wash and clean his car before going out?

• A) Thorndike's law of effect
• B) Skinner's theory of operant conditioning
• C) Pavlov's theory of classical conditioning
• D) Köhler's insight learning theory

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Definitions:

Leader Power

The ability of a leader to influence others and command respect and authority.

Rewards

Benefits, both tangible and intangible, given to employees as recognition for their work and to motivate continued performance.

Motivate

To provide someone with a reason or incentive to do something.

Coercion

The act of compelling or forcing someone to act in a certain way by use of threats or pressure.