________ Focus on the Needs a Person Is Trying to Satisfy

question 17

Multiple Choice

________ focus on the needs a person is trying to satisfy and the features of the work environment that seem to satisfy those needs.

• A) Process theories
• B) Content theories
• C) Situational theories
• D) Contingency theories

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior reinforcement strategy involving the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired response.

Aversive Stimulus

A negative or unpleasant stimulus that is used to influence behavior.

Termination

The process of ending or conclusion, often used in the context of psychotherapy to describe the conclusion of treatment.

Punisher

An aversive stimulus used in behavior modification to decrease the likelihood of a behavior reoccurring.