When a University Athletic Department Decides That All of Its

question 24

Multiple Choice

When a university athletic department decides that all of its athletes must attend study hall for two hours each night regardless of their GPA or scholarship status, which of Weber's principles of bureaucracy has been adhered to?

• A) Division of labor
• B) Hierarchy of authority
• C) System of abstract rules
• D) Code of conduct
• E) Technical competence

Recognize Skinner's research methodology and his use of animals in experiments to explore behavioral principles.

Identify Skinner's viewpoint on personality traits, unconscious influences, and defense mechanisms.

Comprehend the application and impact of Skinner's behavioral approach in real-world settings such as education and therapy.

Grasp the fundamental concepts of operant conditioning, including reinforcement schedules and behavior conditioning.

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Definitions:

Aversion Therapy

A form of psychological treatment using negative stimuli to reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors or attractions.

Modeling

The process of learning by observing and imitating the behavior of others.

Observation

Observation involves carefully watching, listening, and noting phenomena as they occur naturally without interfering, as a method of gathering data.

Imitation

The action of using someone or something as a model and replicating their behavior or actions.