The Four Types of Reinforcement Contingencies Used by Organizations to Change

question 141

Multiple Choice

The four types of reinforcement contingencies used by organizations to change employee behavior are:

• A) extinction, negative consequences, positive reinforcement, punishment
• B) positive reinforcement, punishment, extermination, negative reinforcement
• C) internal punishment, positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, extinction
• D) positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment, extinction
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Average Rate

The mean rate calculated over a period or series of events, often used in finance to describe average interest or return rates.

Return

The profit or loss derived from an investment over a particular period, usually expressed as a percentage.

Investment

Putting money into channels with the expectation of financial growth or profit generation.

Equipment

Tangible assets used in the operation or production process of a business, such as machinery, computers, and tools.