As Holstein Reminds Us, Insanity Is a Meaning That We

question 14

Multiple Choice

As Holstein reminds us, insanity is a meaning that we often attribute to people simply on the basis of how they _______ .

• A) look or appear
• B) manage their finances
• C) manage their home life
• D) act and talk

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Definitions:

Effectiveness of Punishment

the degree to which punitive measures achieve the desired outcome of deterring undesirable behaviors or enforcing compliance.

Undesirable Behavior

Actions or conduct considered inappropriate or harmful in a particular context or environment.

Managers

Individuals who plan, organize, direct, and control resources, including human, financial, and information, to achieve organizational goals.

Contingencies of Reinforcement

The conditions or situations that determine the consequences of a behavior, which can either encourage or discourage the recurrence of that behavior.