Which of the Following Is the MOST Accurate Summary of Reinforcement

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the MOST accurate summary of reinforcement theory?

• A)We like people who like us.
• B)We are more likely to engage in behaviours that have been rewarded in the past than in other behaviours.
• C)We tend to seek out rewards and avoid punishments.
• D)We like people who make us feel good about ourselves.

Understand the ethics of influence tactics and political behavior in organizations.

Recognize the role of personal attributes (e.g., Machiavellianism) in the use of influence tactics.

Apply knowledge of influence and power to real-world organizational situations.

Understand the concept and characteristics of Machiavellian values in organizational settings.

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