If a Manager Wanted to Increase the Ratio of Outputs

question 51

Multiple Choice

If a manager wanted to increase the ratio of outputs to inputs, she should ________.

• A) decrease the selling price
• B) increase productivity
• C) increase the quality of inputs
• D) hire additional employees

Understand the biological underpinnings and brain structures associated with anxiety, OCD, and fear learning.

Appreciate the influence of reinforcement in perpetuating compulsive behaviors in OCD.

Recognize the role of observational learning in the development of phobias and anxiety disorders.

Understand the impact of serotonin and other neurotransmitters in anxiety and mood disorders.

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Definitions:

Respondent Behavior

behavior that occurs as a direct response to a specific stimulus, often without conscious decision, in classical conditioning.

Superstitious Behavior

Actions based on irrational beliefs that certain actions or events can influence outcomes in a way not justified by reason or science.

Functional Relationships

Relationships based on practical or beneficial interactions between entities, often analyzed in psychology and sociology for understanding dynamics.

Token Economy

A behavior modification system that uses tokens as a form of reinforcement for desired behaviors, which can be exchanged for rewards.