Maxam Has Just Been Offered and Accepted a Full-Time Position

question 55

Multiple Choice

Maxam has just been offered and accepted a full-time position over the phone. What is the best thing for him to do now? 

• A)Do nothing until he shows up the first day of work.
• B)Write a job acceptance letter to confirm the details and formalize the acceptance.
• C)Send his new boss a gift to show his appreciation.
• D)Show up for several days before his official start date to show his eagerness.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic reactions and anxieties by gradually exposing the individual to the feared object or situation.

Token Economy

A system of behavior modification based on the systematic reinforcement of target behavior through the exchange of tokens that can be redeemed for various rewards.

Participant Modeling

A therapeutic technique wherein a therapist first demonstrates a desired behavior in a step-by-step process, then the client attempts to imitate the behavior with guidance.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Drugs used to control severe psychotic symptoms, such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and disorganized behavior, by inhibiting dopamine activity; also known as neuroleptics.