Jeff and Rob Have a Difficult Time Getting Along at Work

question 130

Multiple Choice

Jeff and Rob have a difficult time getting along at work. Most days, Jeff spends a lot of time cracking jokes and goofing off, while Rob constantly nags him and tells him to act like a grown-up. On days when Jeff is more reserved, Rob does not nag him, hoping that this will result in improved behavior down the road. This is an example of which form of behavior modification?

• A) Empowerment
• B) Extinction
• C) Punishment
• D) Avoidance learning
• E) Positive reinforcement

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Definitions:

Countertransference

A phenomenon of psychotherapy in which therapists’ own feelings, history, and values subtly influence the way they interpret a patient’s problems.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theory originated by Sigmund Freud that suggests human behavior is influenced by unconscious motives and conflicts deriving from childhood experiences.

Unconscious Desires

Desires and wishes that are not readily available to the conscious mind but influence behaviors and emotions.

Dreams

A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.