Alfred Was One of Many Employees Who Received a Generous

question 79

Multiple Choice

Alfred was one of many employees who received a generous Christmas bonus, which carried __________ value for Alfred.

• A) symbolic
• B) tangible
• C) surface
• D) compensation
• E) intangible

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Definitions:

Contingency of Reinforcement

A principle that posits the effectiveness of a reward or punishment is dependent on the specific situation or context.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense or undesirable behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral technique in which the removal of an undesirable outcome or stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Omission

The act of excluding or leaving out something, either intentionally or unintentionally.