A Whistle-Blower Is ________

question 82

Multiple Choice

A whistle-blower is ________.

• A)the employee who reports the alleged activities of the firm
• B)the customer who files a product liability suit against the firm
• C)the business lawyer who protects the firm against lawsuits
• D)the employee who performs the unethical or illegal activity in the firm
• E)the manager who protects the employee who reports the alleged activities of the firm

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Definitions:

Variable-ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, commonly used in behavior analysis.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any conditioning.

Immediate Reinforcer

A reward or consequence that follows directly after a behavior, enhancing the likelihood of that behavior recurring.

Negative Reinforcer

Any unpleasant stimulus that, when removed after a response, strengthens the response, making it more likely to occur in the future.