Occasional Teasing Constitutes a Hostile Work Environment

question 24

True/False

Occasional teasing constitutes a hostile work environment.

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Definitions:

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual diminishing of a conditioned response when the reinforcement is no longer presented; in biology, the permanent loss of species from the earth.

Token Economy

A behavioral modification system that utilizes tokens as symbolic reinforcements for desirable behaviors, which can later be exchanged for specific rewards.

Positive Reinforcement

Adding a desirable stimulus to increase a behavior, making it more likely to occur in the future.

Punishment

A consequence or penalty imposed for a perceived or actual offense, intended to reduce or eliminate undesirable behaviors.