To Be Successful in Shaping Behavior, a Researcher

question 104

Multiple Choice

To be successful in shaping behavior, a researcher

• A) must first extinguish naturally occurring behavior elicited by the stimuli in the environment that become associated with the reinforcer.
• B) must take into account the types of behavior that are naturally related to the reinforcer, as well as how behavior systems are going to affect the responses elicited by stimuli in the environment that might become associated with the reinforcer.
• C) must realize that all instrumental conditioning results from chains of Pavlovian responses elicited by stimuli in the environment associated with the reinforcer.
• D) must make sure that the reinforcer follows only the target behavior and no other behavior.

Trace the historical connection between work, identity, and the pursuit of a meaningful life to the onset of industrialization.

Describe the impact of modern capitalism's short-term thinking on personal character as identified by Richard Sennett.

Discuss the challenges to job security posed by the global political and economic environment.

Define "meaningful work" within the context of social norms rather than specific job roles.

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Definitions:

Value Chain

The full range of activities that businesses go through to bring a product or service from conception to delivery to the consumer.

Customer Satisfaction

A measure of how products or services offered by a company meet or surpass customer expectations, essential for retaining clientele and fostering loyalty.

Performance Target

A predefined goal or objective used to measure the efficiency, effectiveness, and success of an organization or individual's activities.

Learning and Growth

Learning and Growth refer to strategies or initiatives within an organization aimed at boosting the capabilities and satisfaction of its employees through training and development, impacting the long-term success of the organization.