Sue Is a Behavior Analyst Practitioner and She Is Working

question 27

Essay

Sue is a behavior analyst practitioner and she is working on a definition for pencil-breaking behavior for one of her clients. How would a functional versus a topographical definition differ for pencil-breaking?

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Definitions:

Personal Gratification

The feeling of satisfaction or pleasure individuals experience when they accomplish personal goals or fulfill desires.

Social Responsibility

The obligation of an organization or individual to act in ways that benefit society at large, beyond their own interests.

Hygiene Factor

Factors related to job dissatisfaction that, when absent, can cause workers to become unhappy, such as salary, company policies, and working conditions.

Job Context

The environment, conditions, and all the external and internal factors that influence the nature of a job, including its requirements and the employee's performance.