Find the Slope of the Line Passing Through the Pair

question 2

Multiple Choice

Find the slope of the line passing through the pair of points.

• A) m = 5
• B) m = 1
• C) m = 2
• D) m = -1
• E) none of these

Appreciate the importance of avoiding personality assessments in performance evaluations.

Recognize the key dimensions of performance standards: productivity, quality, timeliness, and cost.

Identify the secondary objectives of performance appraisals beyond immediate performance improvement.

Understand the principles of operant and classical conditioning, including positive and negative reinforcement, punishment, and extinction.

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Definitions:

Drive Reduction

A motivation theory that suggests behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal drives of tension or arousal that arise from unmet needs.

Pleasure Principle

A psychoanalytic concept suggesting that individuals seek pleasure and avoid pain to satisfy their biological and psychological needs.

Optimal Arousal

A theory suggesting there is a level of arousal that is ideal for facilitating optimal performance on a task or activity.

Incentives

Rewards or stimuli that motivate individuals to perform actions or behaviors, often used to encourage desired outcomes.