TABLE 14-2
a Professor of Industrial Relations Believes That an Individual's

question 114

Multiple Choice

TABLE 14-2
A professor of industrial relations believes that an individual's wage rate at a factory (Y) depends on his performance rating (X₁) and the number of economics courses the employee successfully completed in college (X₂) . The professor randomly selects 6 workers and collects the following information:
$$\begin{array} { c c r r } \text { Employee } & Y ( \$ ) & X _ { 1 } & X _ { 2 } \\\hline 1 & 10 & 3 & 0 \\2 & 12 & 1 & 5 \\3 & 15 & 8 & 1 \\4 & 17 & 5 & 8 \\5 & 20 & 7 & 12 \\6 & 25 & 10 & 9 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Referring to Table 14-2, for these data, what is the estimated coefficient for performance rating, b1?

• A) 1.054
• B) 0.616
• C) 9.103
• D) 6.932

Understand the concept of counterconditioning and its application in reducing or eliminating unwanted behaviors.

Explain the application of behavior modification techniques in shaping desired behavior.

Knowledge of how cognitive aspects are integrated with behavior therapies, specifically in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

Analyze the ethical considerations and criticisms of using operant conditioning techniques in behavior modification.

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measure of production time that quantifies the number of hours machines are operated in the manufacturing process.

Forming

In the context of manufacturing, forming refers to the process of shaping materials into desired shapes through various methods, such as molding, casting, or stamping.

Customizing

The process of making or altering something according to the user's specific needs or preferences.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the manufacturing process, including but not limited to utilities, maintenance, and salaries of non-direct labor.