Amanda Knows That Motivation Is Important in the Workplace

question 80

Multiple Choice

Amanda knows that motivation is important in the workplace. As a manager, she is trying to understand the concept of reinforcers. Amanda should know that a reinforcer is ______.

• A) an event that only weakens the behavior it follows
• B) an event that only strengthens the behavior it follows
• C) an event that strengthens or weakens behavior that precedes it
• D) an event that strengthens or weakens behavior it follows

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Definitions:

Higher Levels

Referring to advanced stages or degrees of a particular quality, condition, or process.

Management

The process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources effectively to achieve specific goals and objectives.

Blue-Collar Jobs

Occupations that involve manual labor or skilled trades.

Decision Control

The process of making choices by identifying and selecting options based on the preferences and values of the decision-maker.