WorkKeys Is a Job Skills Assessment That Can Be Used

question 20

Multiple Choice

WorkKeys is a job skills assessment that can be used by:

• A)counselors
• B)employers
• C)educators
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

Involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique where a desirable stimulus is removed after a particular behavior, with the aim of decreasing that behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a specific response or behavior.

Variable-Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which the behavior is reinforced after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, creating a steady, consistent response rate.