Which of the Following Is an Example of the Use

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the use of extinction with operant conditioning?

• A) A mother ignores her child's temper tantrum so that the behavior ultimately goes away.
• B) A mother gives in to her child's demands for candy by buying the child some chocolate so as to quiet him or her.
• C) A mother spanks a child when he or she starts throwing a tantrum.
• D) A mother gives a child chocolate prior to him or her asking for it so as to keep a tantrum from occurring in the first place.

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Definitions:

Appreciative Inquiry

A change management approach that focuses on identifying what is working well, analyzing why it is working well, and then doing more of it.

Driving Forces

Key factors or influences that propel an entity towards its goals or a specific direction of change.

Restraining Forces

Elements that hinder or limit the progress towards change or a desired outcome.

Incongruent Organizational Systems

Systems within an organization that do not align or match with its goals, strategies, or structure, leading to inefficiencies or conflicts.