Jennifer, a Research Manager at a Government Research Laboratory, Caught

question 38

Multiple Choice

Jennifer, a research manager at a government research laboratory, caught a technician falsifying experimental results. Jennifer removed the technician from her part of the laboratory and began termination proceedings. She was using

• A) Punishment.
• B) Positive reinforcement.
• C) Negative reinforcement.
• D) Extinction.

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Definitions:

Reward

A benefit, often in the form of compensation, recognition, or appreciation, that is given for some form of achievement or behavior.

Employee Morale

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Minimum Salary

The lowest legal remuneration that employers can pay their employees; often set by government laws.

Team Network

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